1. Today is the 14th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” today from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in our parish council room. You may kindly come and check your name.

3. The Theresian Youth Choir completes 40 years today. We thank them for their committed service to the parish.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Worship” by Arun D’ Silva on Tuesday, 11th July after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Members of Hope & Life are requested to come for a meeting on Monday, 10th July at 5:45 pm in the parish Council Room

6. You are invited to a Bible study on Second Corinthians on Wednesday, 12th July at 7:40 pm in the parish council room.

7. There is an orientation for the youth of our parish by Adrian Rosario on Sunday, 16th July at 11:00 am in the parish council room. All the youth are urged to attend this talk.

8. Regarding our response to Manipur crisis, the archbishop of Bombay held a discussion with the clergy in Goregaon on 6th July. We are asked to wait for the concrete suggestions from the archbishop’s house to reach out to the suffering people.

9. The Archdiocesan Women’s commission in collaboration with the Sophia Centre for Women’s studies is organizing the Women’s Leadership Training Program at St. John Bosco Church, Borivali from 15th July to 3rd September 2023. There are limited seats. Hence, register early. Details are on the notice board.

10. The St. Andrew’s All Bandra Parish Talent Contest will be held on the 13th, 20th, 27th August and 3rd September. The contests are in Music, Dance, Elocution, Dramatics as well as in Poster. All are invited to be part of this event either as contestant or assisting in your zone. Details are on the website “allbandraparishzonals.com”

11. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays has been resumed. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it in the baskets placed at St. Anthony’s statue.

12. This month we are making a collection for Peter’s Pence. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “Peter’s Pence”. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay” This money will be sent to Rome through the nunciature in Delhi.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.45,203/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – JULY 2, 2023
1. Today is the 13th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as faith formation Sunday.

2. PPC meeting will be held tomorrow/Today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

3. The new parish pastoral council has been already inducted and is at the service of the parish. Following are the office bearers: Mr. Errol Ferreira – vice president; Mr. Bosco Pereira – secretary and Mrs. Nancy Rodrigues – joint secretary.

4. Our Parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “The Power of Praise” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 4th July after the 7:00pm mass.

5. On First Friday, 7th July, the zonal pastors will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound in the morning.

6. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with adoration will be held after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. We are in the process of updating the parish data. The community leaders or the animators will visit your families for updating the information. Kindly cooperate with them.

8. Our parish prayer group invites you to a semi-night vigil led by Fr. Clifford D’Souza with Eucharistic adoration on Saturday, 8th July from 8 pm to 11 pm, in the church.

9. Holy Family Hospital is organizing a seminar on Cholesterol: the good, the bad & the ugly by Dr. Lipeeka Parulekar on 8th July. Details are on the notice board.

10. UCDC has the following clinics functioning at the SVD provincial House, opposite National college: Physiotherapy, dentistry, orthodontist, homeopathy, ophthalmic, ayurveda and dietetics. Details are on the notice board.

11. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays has been resumed. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it in the baskets placed at St. Anthony’s statue.

12. The SVP will make their monthly collection on coming Saturday and Sunday, 8th, and 9th July. Kindly be generous with them.

13. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” on Sunday, 9th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm in our parish council room. You may kindly come and check your name.

14. This month we are making a collection for Peter’s Pence. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “Peter’s Pence”. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay” This money will be sent to Rome through the nunciature in Delhi.

15. 1st Death Anniversary of Elmer Lazrado is on Wednesday,5th July at 7:00 pm

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 35,465/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – JUNE 25, 2023

1. Today is the 12th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Laity Sunday. Sunday, 2nd July will be observed as Sunday for peace and prayer for the suffering people in Manipur.

2. We have begun the Sunday school. Once again, a reminder to all the parents, kindly send your children for children’s mass at 8:30 am followed by Sunday school. Kindly take this responsibility seriously. We are planning to serve some snacks for children every Sunday. Sponsors are most welcome.

3. PPC meeting will be held on Sunday, 2nd July at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

4. Our parish needs more altar servers to serve at the mass. Parents, kindly encourage your children to join the altar servers’ association. Give your names to the office at the earliest.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “The Word” by Fr. Henry D’Souza on Tuesday 27th June after the 7:00 pm mass.

6. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays which was stopped during Covid will be resumed from coming Tuesday. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it at St. Anthony’s statue.

7. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Those interested, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

8. St. Andrew’s all Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 13th , 20th, 27th August and 3rd September 2023 at St. Andrew’s auditorium in Music, choirs, elocution, dance, dramatics and poster. We highly encourage our parishioners to actively participate in the zonals.

9. The Laity training centre is conducting two courses on Basic Counselling Skills and Training of the Trainers. The details are on the notice board. We highly encourage you to attend these workshops.

10. F.I.A.M.C. Bio-Medical Ethics Centre Goregaon East announces the 20th course in Bioethics designed to protect, preserve and promote the gift of life. This course is for catechists, nurses, religious, professionals, teachers, social workers, lawyers, psychologists, counsellors and medical personnel. The course is online and begins on Sunday, 9th July. Those interested please check the notice board.

11. St. Paul’s Institute of Communication is offering diploma in Film making, advertising, and journalism starting in July 2023. For details refer the notice board.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Peter’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” on all the Sunday’s of July from 9.30am to 11.30am in the assembly Hall. You may go there and check your name. The details are on the notice board.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Greta D’Souza is on Tuesday, 27th June at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,380/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sunday, June 18, 2023
1. Today is the 11th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Coming Sunday, 25th June is the Laity Sunday.

3. Today we begin the Sunday school. Parents are requested to send their children every Sunday for 8:30am children’s mass followed by Sunday school. Sponsors for children’s snacks on Sundays are most welcome. Those who wish to sponsor snacks, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

4. Today during the 10:00 am mass the new PPC will be inducted. Kindly pray that the Holy Spirit guides all our community leaders in their commitment. The PPC meeting will be held today at 10am in the parish council room.

5. Please note your new zonal pastors: Zone 1 – Fr. Felix; Zone 2 – Fr. Antony; Zone 3 – Fr. Henry; Zone 4 – Fr. Nicky. The spiritual directors for various cells and associations are put up on the notice board.

6. On Saturday, 24th June is the solemnity of the birth St. John the Baptist.

7. Coming Sunday, 25th June, at 9:30 am there is a meeting of the parents of the First Holy Communicants in the school council room. Attendance of at least one parent is compulsory.

8. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Giving the Good News” by Fr. Norbert D’Souza on Tuesday, 20th June after the 7:00 pm mass.

9. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Those interested, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

10. St. Andrew’s all Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 13th, 20th, and 27th August and 3rd September 2023 at St. Andrew’s auditorium in Music, choirs, elocution, dance, dramatics and poster. We highly encourage our parishioners to actively participate in the zonals.
11. VISION copies for this quarter are ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them and distribute to the respective communities at the earliest.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having their A. G. M. on Friday, 30th June at 7:00 pm in the Council Room. All B.C.S. are cordially invited.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Mariano D’ Mello is on Thursday,22nd June at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 42,130/- and the SVP collection is Rs. 20,385. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – CORPUS CHRISTIE SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. In preparation for the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, on Thursday, 15th June from 7.30pm to 8.30pm we have holy hour. We urge everyone to come and spend time in prayer.

3. The feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated on 16th June. The 7:00 pm feast mass will be celebrated by Fr. David MMI from St. Anne’s.

4. Sunday school 2023-24 begins on Sunday,18th June. All the children are urged to come for the 8.30am children’s mass and attend the Sunday school without fail. Parents, kindly take this responsibility seriously.

5. The New PPC will meet on Sunday,18th June at 11:00 am in the council room for orientation by Fr. Patrick D’ Mello followed by meeting. We urge all the members to attend this session without fail.

6. There is no representative from the Alphonsa community of Zone 3 in the PPC. This is a final request to the community to send their representative. If no one comes forward, this community will be left out.

7. The parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Do you love me?” by Noeline D’Costa, after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 13th June.

8. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Interested, may kindly meet Fr. Henry.

9. Joseph Cardijn Technical school is offering two years ITI courses in fitter, electrician, and motor mechanic. For details, see the notice board.

10. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the council room on Monday, 12th June for a meeting at 5:45 pm.

11. Theresian Diamond AGM cum elections will be held on Saturday, 17th June at 5:00 pm in the council room. All members are requested to attend.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having their A. G. M. on Friday, 30th June at 7:00 pm in the Council Room. All B.C.S. are cordially invited.
13. Duruelo school has vacancies for Marati with Hindi teacher, DED teachers, & music teacher. Contact the school.

14. The family cell of St. John Bosco parish, Borivali is organizing a program for Catholic spinsters and bachelors of marriageable age on Sunday, 9th July 2023. For details, see the notice board.

15. 1st Death Anniversary of Dinesh Parmar is on Thursday,15th June at 7:00 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 50,682/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – TRINITY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

2. Coming Sunday is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. During the 10:00am mass new extraordinary ministers will be inducted in, and the existing ministers will renew their commitment.

3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound after the mass today.

4. The feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated on 16th June. In preparation for this feast, from 7th June, the Novena will be prayed at the mass.

5. The New PPC will meet for their first meeting on 18th June at 11:00 am in the council room. Members are requested to mark this date in the calendar. It is mandatory that all members are present for this meeting.

6. Till date, the Alphonsa community of Zone III is not represented in the PPC. Anyone who would like to give his/her service, kindly meet Fr. Henry by 6th June.

7. Our parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Called To be a Disciple” by Mikhail Lobo, after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 6th June.

8. In view of National Cancer Survivor’s Day 2023, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a comprehensive Cancer Screening for males and females on 5th June with discounted rates. There is also a free seminar on Hypertension on 10th June. Details are on the notice board.

9. SVP will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th June.

10. Month’s Mind of Wilfred Menezes is on Tuesday, 6th June at 7:00 pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.60,950/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 28th, 2023

1. Today is Pentecost Sunday. With this celebration, we end the Easter Season.

2. We will resume the 8:00 am mass from Monday, 29th May.

3. The feast of the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31st May.

4. Coming Sunday, 4th June, is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.

5. The first Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 2nd June will be held after the 7:00 pm mass with adoration and chaplet of divine mercy.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you to a teaching on the Holy Rosary and praise and worship after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 30th May.

7. The Easter House blessings have been completed in all the four zones. In case, any house is left out, you may contact your zonal pastor and get it blessed before June 15.

8. We thank our parish prayer group for organizing three-day Triduum by Fr. Ashlyn Chand in preparation for the Pentecost.

9. 1st Death Anniversary of Francis Anthony Fernandes is on Sunday,28th May at 6:00 pm.

10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.48,545/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 21st May 2023

1. Today is the feast of The Ascension of The Lord.

2. The parish prayer group invites you to a time of worship and a teaching on “The Power of Intercession” by Lorna D’ Silva on Tuesday, 23rd May after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. In preparation for the solemnity of the feast of The Pentecost, we are organising a Triduum. It will be preached by Fr. Ashlyn Chand from Thursday, 25th to Saturday, 27th at the 7:00 p.m. mass. There will be worship and preaching after mass, till 9.15 pm on Thursday and Friday and Eucharistic adoration till 10:00 p.m. on Saturday,28th May. We encourage all of you to participate in this great spiritual preparation.

4. St. Andrew’s Centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts with the support of St. Andrew’s Church present a play “Morning Star” on Monday,29th May at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Auditorium…a journey from the Immaculate Conception of Mary to the Annunciation. The Story brings out the lives of women that built the Christian faith-Mary and her mother Anne. Free passes are available at St. Andrew’s parish office from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. We encourage our parishioners to avail this rare change. Details are on the notice board.

5. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.44,740/- and SVP collection Rs.20,385/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 14th May 2023

1. Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter.

2. The parish prayer group invites you to a time of worship and a teaching on “Life with the Holy Spirit” by Ashley Arickswamy on Tuesday, 16th May after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. Zone IV invites you for the celebration of the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 14th May. The celebration begins with a procession at 6:00 pm from the village cross ending with the Holy Eucharist and fellowship.

4. Thank you for your contribution towards the Manipur Chapel Project. Those who have contributed and have given their name and amount, please collect your receipts from the parish office.

5. Catholic students wishing to pursue media and management graduate and postgraduate courses are welcome to join St. Paul Institute of Communication Education, Bandra West. For details, please see the notice board.

6. The Bombay East Indian Association have organised “The 8th East Indian Samaj Mahotsav 2023” on Monday, 22nd May at Bhate Bunder Shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni, Uttan. The Mass in Marathi East Indian Dialect at 5:00 pm by His Eminence Cardinal Oswald Gracias. Followed by the cultural programme.

7. 1st Death Anniversary of Mary Sacratissima Severes is on Sunday, 14th May at 6:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Mabel Janet Rebello is on Friday, 19th May at 7:00 pm

8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,486/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 7th May 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter.

2. We urge all the communities to organize Rosary in your own respective communities in the month of May.

3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound today after the mass.

4. Zone IV invites you for the celebration of the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 14th May. The celebration begins with a procession at 6:00 pm from the village cross ending with the Holy Eucharist and fellowship.

5. The painting of the lobby of parochial house, the council room and the washrooms is in progress. The adoration chapel remains closed till 10th May and council room will remain closed till 15th of May.

6. The parish grotto has been demolished and new grotto will be built in the same place. Inconvenience caused to the devotees is regretted. Kindly pray for the success of this project.

7. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion and those who desire to attend regular Sunday school from Jr. KG to Std 10 is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office Kindly fill in the forms and submit them to the office by 3rd June.

8. Holy Family Hospital is organizing a Free Seminar on Emergency and First Aid by Jr. Consultant Emergency Medicine – Dr. Farzin Vajifadr. Details are on the notice board.

9. Fr. Henry, the parish priest is on vacation from 7th to 23rd May. In his absence, Fr. Antony will be in charge.

10. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (13th & 14th May).

11. Month’s Mind of Vaishali Ganpat Mhatre is on Wednesday,10th May at 7:00 pm

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,515/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 30th APRIL 2023

1. Today is the fourth Sunday of Easter.

2. Monday, 1st May is the feast of St. Joseph the worker.

3. Wednesday, 3rd May, is the feast of Apostles Philip and James.

4. We urge all the communities to organize Rosary in your own respective communities in the month of May.

5. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 5th May will be prayed after the 7:00 p.m. Mass.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on “The Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Charisms” by Priya D’Souza on Tuesday 2nd May after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound on 7th May after the mass.

8. Since the priests are on vacation in the month of May, the 8:00 am mass during the weekdays will be dropped. There will be only two masses at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Inconvenience is regretted.

9. The existing parish grotto will be demolished for redesigning. The work will commence from the first week of May. We will make alternative arrangements for those who come to pray at the grotto in May.

10. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office. Kindly fill in the forms and submit them to the office by 3rd June.

11. Month’s Mind of Elizabeth Newnes on Tuesday,2nd May at 7:00 pm.

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.41,295/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and teaching, on ‘The Power of the Resurrection’ by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday 25th April, after the 7pm mass.

3. We are organizing a five-day workshop on Growth mindset and personality development through art and fun activities for children between the age of 10 to 15 years from 28th April to 2nd May from 9.30am to 11.30am in the parish council room. Only 25 children will be admitted on first come first served basis. The resource person is Ms. Sheriffa D’Lima, certified life-coach. Register immediately with Rs. 50/- in the parish office.

4. Since the priests are on holiday in the month of May, during the weekdays in May, the 8am mass will be dropped. There will be only two masses at 7am and 7pm. The adoration on Thursdays also will be dropped in the month of May.

5. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on “NEW LIFE” on Wednesday, 26th April at 7.45pm in the parish council room.

6. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion and those who desire to attend regular Sunday school from Jr. KG to Std 10 is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office from 26th April. The forms must be duly filled in and submitted to the office by 3rd June.

7. There will be a game of Housie for the senior citizens of our parish, on Saturday, 29th April at 5pm in the parish council room.

8. The internal and external repairs of the church that started on 10th September 2022 are now complete. The total amount spent for repairs is Rs. 35 lakhs. The total donation received towards the repairs is Rs. 6,27,000. Our sincere thanks to the generous donors.

9. Since the school painting is going on, Vacation Bible Joy which supposed to be held in May has been postponed to Diwali vacation.

10. The 1st Death Anniversary of Catherine Arickswamy is on Friday, 28th April at 7:00 pm and the 1st Death Anniversary of Jeffery D’Souza is on Saturday, 29th April at 7:00 pm

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 48,152 and the SVP collection Rs. 26,440. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 16th APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Second Sunday of Easter and it is celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday.

2. PPC will hold its meeting today at 11:00 am in the council room.

3. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching, on ‘New Life’ by Fr. Clifton Mendonca on Tuesday, 18th April, after the 7:00 pm mass.

4. The Bible cell is organising Vacation Bible Joy for school children of Std 1 to 10, from 3rd to 7th May from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Theresa’s school hall. Kindly register at the parish office with Rs.50/-
per child. Sponsors are most welcome to defray expenses.

5. Daughters of St. Paul sisters are organizing a Bharatnatyam dance workshop for children between the age of 10 to 16 years from 8th to 19th May. Details are on the notice board.

6. The senior citizens of St. Peter’s parish are going for overnight picnic to Stanislaus Villa, Lonavala on 14th May. Those who wish to join them, find the details on the notice board.

7. The offerings for the poor collected on Maundy Thursday, have been sent to Mangaon Mission.

8. The Hindi Community youth are organizing football tournament on the parish grounds on 23rd April from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

9. Nine days novena will be held at the miracle cross near Hotel Rang Sharda, Bandra reclamation from 24th April to 2nd May. Details are on the notice board.

10. The love offering on Maundy Thursday amounted to Rs.90,470/-; Good Friday: Rs.1,08,810/- and Easter Sunday Rs.1,20,239/-. The Good Friday and Easter Sunday collections have been sent to the archbishop’s house. The total expenses of Easter celebrations from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday amount to Rs.2,78,000/-.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 9th APRIL 2023

1. Today is Easter Sunday of The Lord’s Resurrection. Masses will be at 7:00 am, 8:30 am and 10:00 am. There will be no evening mass.

2. On the eve of the feast of Divine Mercy, the parish prayer group invites you to a prayer vigil with Eucharistic adoration conducted by Fr. Henry D’Souza on Saturday, 15th April from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the church.

3. The Divine Mercy feast Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 16th April at 10:00 am.

4. PPC will hold its last meeting for this academic year on 16th April at 11:00 am.

5. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the Council Room on Monday, 10th April for a meeting at 5:30 pm.

6. Spirit of Love prayer group is organising a praise and worship followed by an Easter Fellowship at our parish on Tuesday, 11th April from 7:30 pm onwards.

7. On Thursday,13th April a lawyer will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number latest by Thursday, 13th April afternoon in the church office.

8. The Bible cell is organising Vacation Bible Joy for school children of Std 1 to 10, from 3rd to 7th May from 9:30 am to 12.30 pm at St. Theresa’s school hall. Kindly register at the parish office at Rs.50/- per child. Sponsors are most welcome to defray expenses.

9. 1st Death Anniversary of Raul Michael Rodriques is on Friday, 14th April at 7:00 pm.

10. SVP will make their monthly collection coming Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th April.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.61,865/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 2nd APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord.

2. Please note the schedule of the Holy Week liturgy: On Maundy Thursday, morning at 10:30 am we have mass for the sick and the aged. Prior to the mass at 10:00 am we have confessions. We request the community leaders to assist the elderly in bringing them to the church. The mass of the Lord’s Supper begins at 7:30 pm on the school grounds. Hot Cross Buns will be on sale after the mass. Soon after the mass from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm there will be Eucharistic adoration in the church, conducted by the Prayer group. We urge all the parishioners to spend an hour in prayer.

3. On Maundy Thursday there will be offering for the poor and the needy. Those who wish to make an offering, are requested to prepare a kit containing rice, dal, sugar, and tea powder and leave it on the table on the right side of the altar. These offerings will be sent to the boarding in Mangaon mission.

4. On Good Friday, the stations of the cross will be held at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, and 12 noon. From 9:00 am to 11:45 am we have the three hours agony and at 11:45 am the divine mercy chaplet will be prayed. In the evening the celebration of the Lord’s passion begins at 6:30 pm.

5. On Holy Saturday, devotion to our Lady of Sorrows will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The Easter Vigil begins at 9:00 pm on the school grounds. Candles will be available at the gate.

6. The novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday. A short novena will be prayed after post communion prayer everyday till the feast of the divine mercy on 16th April.

7. In the month of May during the weekdays, there will be only two masses: 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The 8:00 am mass will be cancelled.

8. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Scriptural Way of the Cross at 7:30 pm on Tuesday 4th April followed by praise and worship.

9. The English Council of the CCR is organizing an Open Retreat to the Business Owners, senior executives and Professionals at Salvation Seva Kendra, Dadar on April 29th and 30th, 2023. Details are on the notice board.

10. Holy Family hospital has some job vacancies as well as discounts on medicine. Kindly see the notice board for details.

11. By now, you must have received the copies of the VISION. If anyone has not received, you may collect them from the parish office. Our appreciation goes to the VISION team for the dedicated service. In a special way our appreciation goes to Marianne Karmarkar for editing this issue and Meena D’ Souza for designing.

12. Month’s Mind of Liston Thomas is on Tuesday,4th April at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Nicholas Anthony Fernandes is on Wednesday,5th April at 7:00 pm.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.46,180/- and Lenten alms in support of Goregaon seminary is Rs.56,504/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.

2. Today, after the mass the extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound.

3. Coming Sunday, 2nd April is the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. The palms will be blessed at 7:30 am in the school quadrangle, followed by procession to the church for mass. There will be no 8:30 am mass coming Sunday.

4. The eye camp through Kenia Eye hospital is held from 9:30 am to 12.30 pm today. Those who wish to have their eyes checked, kindly proceed to the parish council room. The testing is free.

5. Confessions in preparation for Easter will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 27th to 29th March. In the morning, 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Evening, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Make time to have your confessions within these three days.

6. There will be no prayer meeting on Tuesday, as we have confessions in the evening.

7. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on Passion and Spiritual life on Wednesday, 29th March at 7:45 pm after the Novena.

8. The term of the PPC members is getting over by May 2023. We need new energetic and committed leaders in our parish. Those who wish to give their service to the parish, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

9. The Vision copies are ready for distribution, those who have not collected them, kindly do so at the earliest.

10. Zone IV is organising stations of the cross on Sunday,26th March at 7:30 pm starting from S.V Road, Khar Post office. All are welcome to join.

11. Those who are yet to make your contribution towards the Goregaon seminary, the box marked LENTEN ALMS is at the main entrance. On 30th March we will be sending this amount to the archbishop’s house.

12. Jospeh Cardijn Technical School offers a month-long technical trade training for the youth, who have completed SSC/HSC exams from 11th April to 12th May. Registration fee is Rs.3000/-.Those who wish to join this training, look up the notice board for details.

13. Month’s Mind of Gabriel Crispin Pereira is on Sunday, 26th March at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Gregory Alexander Menezes is on Saturday, 1st April at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 36,720/-.Total collection made for SVD Manipur mission is Rs.792,720/-. Fr. Jolly thanks all the parishioners for your generous contribution.

15. Now, Mr. Joe Coutinho, the finance committee member will keep before you a short financial report for 2022-23.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.

2. Monday, 20th March is the feast of St. Joseph, the spouse of the blessed Mary.

3. On Saturday, 25th March is the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

4. Today we are celebrating SVD Mission Sunday in our parish. The second collection will go for the SVD mission in Manipur. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Soverdia Trust Mission Secretary.

5. The term of the PPC members is getting over by May 2023. We need new energetic and committed leaders in our parish. Those who wish to give their service to the parish, kindly meet Fr. Henry by 25th March.

6. On Tuesday, 21st March, Fr. Michael D’Costa will celebrate the 7:00 pm mass and preach on forgiveness at the prayer meeting after the mass. All are invited.

7. On Saturday, 25th March, at 6:30 am, twenty of our parishioners will leave for overnight mission experience to Mangaon mission. Registration fee is Rs.500/- per person. Those who are going on this trip are requested to carry their bed sheets and pillow.

8. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “LENTEN ALMS”. This donation goes to the archdiocese in support of the Goregaon seminary. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.

9. On Sunday, 26th March we are organizing a free eye check-up camp through Kenia Eye Hospital in our parish from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Those who wish to have your eyes tested, may avail of this service. Kenia hospital gives 50% off on glasses and frames. The details are displayed on the notice board.

10. The Archdiocesan Human Life committee celebrates Pro-Life day on 26th March at 8:30 am mass at St. Michael’s church Mahim. Details on the notice board.

11. The D.C.C.W is organizing Women’s Day program on 22nd March at St. Joseph’s International school hall Bandra. Details are on the notice board.

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.63,080/-; the collection made for the ministry of Fr. Paresh Parmar is Rs.55,730/- and SVP collection Rs.19,425/-. God bless you for your generosity.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Prof. Premilla Mary Menezes on Thursday,23rd March at 7:00 pm

14. Coming Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th March, the Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent and it is celebrated as International Women’s Day in the archdiocese of Bombay.

2. PPC will hold its meeting today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

3. Coming Saturday and Sunday,18th, and 19th March we are celebrating SVD Mission Sunday in our parish. Fr. Richard Mathias, the Provincial superior will launch the Mission Sunday on 18th at 7:00 pm mass. Fr. Jolly, the mission secretary will preach for all the masses in support of the village chapel in Manipur. There will be a second collection made for the SVD mission coming Sunday.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching, on “CHANGE OF HEART” by Amelia D’ Mello on Tuesday, 14th March after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Zone-4 is organizing a pilgrimage to bhatebunder church Uttan on Saturday,18th March. Rs.600/* per person including meals. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, contact Elizabeth Gomes. Phone: 7506379714.The bus leaves from Gomes compound. You are advised to carry a bottle of water and a cap.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you to a healing service led by Anthony Lobo and team with Eucharistic adoration at the semi-night vigil on Saturday, 18th March from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

7. On March 26th, Kenia Eye hospital will conduct a free eye camp for our parishioners.

8. Admissions for Catechists Training Course (CTC) for 2023-24 are open. We are looking forward to having some of our parishioners train themselves in catechesis. Those who wish to join this course, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

9. On 25th March we are organizing an overnight visit to Mangaon SVD mission. Maximum 20 people, on first come first serve basis. Those who wish to go on this mission trip, give your names to the office at the earliest.

10. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “LENTEN ALMS”. This donation goes to the archdiocese in support of the Goregaon seminary. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.

11. All Mumbai Walking Pilgrimage for Peace will take off from Cross Maidan at 10.30pm on Saturday, 18th March and will terminate at Mount Mary Basilica with the Eucharistic celebration. Details are on the notice board.

12. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the Council Room for a meeting on Monday,13th March at 5:45 pm

13. On Thursday, 16th March the Bombay Catholic Sabha will have a lawyer who will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number latest by Thursday,16th March afternoon in the office.

14. This evening at St. Peter’s church, the Newman choir is going to present the seven last words of Christ by Theodore Dubois. Details are on the notice board.

15. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a Dosa and coffee counter has been set up outside the church, kindly patronise.

16. 1st Death Anniversary of Josephine Joseph Sutari is on Sunday, 12th March at 6:00 pm.

17. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.54,700/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent.

2. All those who have registered their names for the pilgrimage to Don Bosco Karjat on Tuesday, 7th March, kindly gather in the church compound by 7:15 am. The bus will leave at 7:30 am sharp. You are advised to have your breakfast and carry a bottle of water along. Simple lunch will be served at the centre. By 7:00 pm we hope to be back in the parish.

3. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you for a prayer meeting and teaching on Christian understanding of Suffering by Fr. Antony Puthumana, SVD on Tuesday, 7th March, after the 7:00 pm mass. All are invited.

4. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9th to 11th March, we are holding Lenten Mission in our parish from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm by Fr. Paresh Parmar. Kindly make time to attend the mission on all the three days.

5. PPC will hold its meeting on 12th March at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

6. Coming Sunday, we are celebrating international women’s day. On 11th evening from 6:00 pm onwards we have an evening of fun, line dancing and entertainment in the school quadrangle. On 12th at 10:00 am mass, we have special liturgy with the theme: “EMBRACE EQUITY.” Mrs. Noeline D’Costa will share on the topic. To give women a break from preparing breakfast, a live dosa counter and coffee will be set up in the church compound from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. All the women of our parish are urged to participate in the celebration. Kindly register your names in the parish office by paying Rs.100/-. Details are on the notice board.

7. Admissions for Catechists Training Course (CTC) for 2023-24 are open. We are looking forward to having some of our parishioners attend this course. Those who wish to join this course, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

8. As the financial year is coming to an end, here is a reminder to all our parishioners to pay your 1% contribution to the parish community fund, if you have not yet done so. Envelopes for this purpose are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund”.

9. On 12th March the Newman choir is presenting seven last words of Christ by Theodore Dubois at St. Peter’s Church. Details are on the notice board.

10. Dr. Bosco Pereira along with Alive United pharmacy is holding a free Bone Marrow Density camp at Bandra Hindu Association on 30th Road, Bandra today from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Details are on the notice board.

11. There is a job vacancy for an accountant in Dadar. Details are on the notice board.

12. On Thursday,9th March the Bombay Catholic Sabha will have a lawyer who will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number in the parish office.

13. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (11th & 12th March).

14. After this mass, there is a sale of products by tribals of Raigarh outside the church. Kindly patronise.

15. Month’s Mind Mass of Patrick Frederick Joseph Ferreira is on Sunday, 5th March at 6:00 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.61,220/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 1st Sunday of Lent.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on “Prayer: the weapon of warfare” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 28th February, after the 7:00 pm mass. All are invited.

3. On First Friday, 3rd March, the priests will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

4. The stations of the cross on Friday after the 7:00 pm, mass conducted by Zone II, will be held inside the church.

5. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation, a partner organization with Centre for Social Action working with Raigad tribal community will be selling their food and non-food products on Saturday and Sunday, 4th and 5th March in our parish. Kindly patronise.

6. On Sunday, March 12th we are celebrating international women’s day.

7. As the financial year is coming to an end, here is a reminder to all our parishioners to pay your 1% contribution to the parish community fund, if you have not yet done so. We appeal to every working member of the family to contribute a part of their salary to the parish. Envelopes for this purpose are placed at the main entrance of the church. Kindly pick up one as per need. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund”.

8. St. Anne’s parish, Bandra is holding a 45-minute Taizé prayer service on Saturday, 4th March at 8:30 pm. All are invited.

9. Dr. Bosco Pereira along with ‘Alive United Pharmacy’ is holding a free Bone Marrow Density camp at Bandra Hindu Association on 30th Road, Bandra on 5th March from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Details are on the notice board.

10. Holy family hospital is organizing a special health check up for women. The details are on the notice board.

11. Our parish is organizing one day pilgrimage to Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat on 8th March. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, give your names to the parish office by 28th February. Limited seats are available.

12. Mr. Kevin Ambosta, our parishioner is admitted to the Holy Family hospital as his health is deteriorating day by day. Kindly keep him in your prayers. Your financial support for his heart surgery is most welcome. Kindly contact the parish office for information.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Joana Joseph Gigool is on Sunday, 26th February at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Veronika Gaikwad is on Monday, 27th February at 7:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Glenn Mario Sequeirra is on Tuesday, 28th February at 7:00 pm Month’s Mind of William Leo Gigool is on Saturday, 4th March at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.52,178/- and the SVP collection is Rs.20,520/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 7th Sunday in ordinary time. At 10:00 am mass our children will receive First Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass the sacrament of confirmation will be conferred by Most Rev. Bishop John Rodrigues. We sincerely thank our Sunday school teachers for preparing our children for the sacraments.

2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and homebound today after the mass.

3. The Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday,22nd February. It is a time for intense prayer and spiritual renewal. The ashes will be blessed at 7:00 am mass and imposed at all masses. The mass timings on Ash Wednesday are 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship, and a teaching on “Prayer” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 21st February, after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Stations of the cross will be held every Friday after the 7:00 pm mass. Gujarati stations of the cross will be held every Sunday at 2:30 pm.

6. Our parish is organizing one day recollection at Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat for prayer, reflection and stations of the cross on 6th March. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, give your names to the parish office by 28th February. Limited seats are available.

7. The diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW), Bandra unit invites all ladies to an evening of fun, and dance at Bosco Hall, St. Andrew’s Church on February 21, 2023. For registration the details are on the notice board.

8. KCA (Kanara Catholic Association) is organizing an event for Christian singles “Meet, greet, and find your soulmate” on 16th April 2023 at 3:00 pm at Yuvakalaya building, 16 Veronica Road, Bandra West. Boys and girls between the age of 20 to 45 years are eligible to register. Details are on the notice board.

9. As the financial year is coming to an end, a gentle reminder to our parishioners to pay their 1% community fund, they have not yet paid.

10. 1st Death Anniversary of Anil Paul Parmar is on Tuesday, 21st February at 7:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Engracia Peter Fernandes is on Wednesday, 22nd February at 7:00 pm.1st Death Anniversary of Cecelia D’Souza is on Friday,24th February at 7:00 pm. 1st Death Anniversary of Herman Philip Pereira and Month’s Mind of Gregory N Gomes is on 25th February at 7;00 pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,470/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 6th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The second collection made today is going for Holy Childhood association. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.” A box has been placed at the main entrance. You may drop your contribution in this box.

3. Coming Sunday, 19th February at 10:00 am mass 14 of our children will receive Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass in the evening 24 youths will receive the sacrament of confirmation. Bishop John Rodrigues will preside over the Eucharist. Let us keep these children in our prayer.

4. Members of Hope N Life are requested to meet in the Council Room on Monday, 13th February at 5:45 pm. Please attend.

5. On 22nd February, we are beginning the season of lent with Ash Wednesday. Kindly bring the old palms from your homes and deposit them in the box placed at the main entrance.

6. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm presided over by Fr. Cajetan, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle. Kindly register your names in the parish office paying Rs.200/- per head.

7. In view of the 31st World Day of the Sick, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a special care package for the elderly from 11th to 18th February. Details are on the notice board.

8. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th.
9. Our parishioner Kevin Ambosta needs to undergo TVR procedure for his heart. The surgery costs Rs.18 lakhs. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards his surgery, kindly contact the parish office.

10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 40,776/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. This evening our parish is holding SCC rally with solemn Eucharist at 6:00 pm presided over by Archbishop Alex Thomas, SVD, the archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. All the zones will assemble outside the church and will enter in the procession. Kindly follow the instructions of your zonal coordinator. After the mass the parishioners will gather in the school quadrangle for cultural program. We wish to see maximum number for our community celebration.

3. PPC will hold its meeting on Friday,10th February at 7:30pm.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on Goodness, fruit of the Holy Spirit, by Frances Fernandes on Tuesday, 7th February after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. February 11th is the world day of the sick. We have a special mass for all the sick at 11am in our parish. Prior to the mass there will be confessions from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Councillors and community leaders are requested to assist the sick to the church.

6. The Gospel music group “VIGIL LIGHTS IN PRAISE” will lead worship and Eucharistic adoration at the semi-night vigil on Saturday 11th February from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. All are invited.

7. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle. Kindly register your names in the parish office paying Rs.200/- per head.

8. We are sending two of our youth for the world youth day at Lisbon in Portugal to be held from 31st July 7th August 2023. The total expense per person is Rs.1,60,000/-. Their trip is partially sponsored by the Bandra deanery. They still need financial assistance. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards their ticket, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

9. The next issue of our parish bulletin ‘VISION’ will come out just before Easter. If anyone would like to place your best wishes or compliments for wedding anniversaries or birthdays or any advertisements, you are most welcome to do so. Contact the parish office at the earliest.

10. Coming Sunday, 12th February there will be a second collection for the Holy Childhood association. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.”

11. Zone IV is celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, 11th February in the Gomes compound with procession and rosary starting at 7:15 pm from the main village cross followed by mass at 7:30 pm. All are invited.

12. Coming Sunday, 12th February at the 8:30 am mass we will bless and pray for the children who are going to appear for the board exams.

13. In view of the 31st World Day of the Sick, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a special care package for the elderly from 11th to 18th February. Details are on the notice board.

14. 1st Death Anniversary of Jean Hazel Fernandes is on Sunday 5th February at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Mavis John D’ Silva is on 8th February at 7:00 pm. 1st Death Anniversary of John Thomas D’ Silva and 1st Death Anniversary Livia Frank Desa is on 10th February at 7:00 pm.

15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.44,910/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 29th JANUARY 2023

1. Today is the 4th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Thursday, 2nd of February is the feast of the presentation of our Lord, celebrated as Day of the consecrated life. Candles will be blessed during the mass. Evening 7:00 pm will be a special mass with the religious and the priests, presided over by Fr. Donald D’ Souza, SVD. There will be an entrance procession with lighted candles. We invite all our parishioners to participate in this mass and pray for the consecrated people.

3. Friday, 3rd February is the feast of St. Blaise. Throats will be blessed at all masses.

4. On February 3, First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Adoration and Divine Mercy chaplet will be held after the 7:00 pm Mass.

5. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally with solemn Eucharist at 6:00 pm presided over by Archbishop Alex Kaliyanil, of the archdiocese of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. After the mass all the parishioners will gather in the school quadrangle for cultural program. Those who wish to put up stalls may contact the parish office by 31st January.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship and a teaching by Fr. Henry Dsouza SVD on “Quenching the Spiritual Thirst” on Tuesday, 31st January after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. On Saturday, 4th February at 4:00 pm we have adoration, followed by confessions for the first holy communion children at Society of St. Paul chapel.

8. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle.

9. On Sunday, 19th February at 10:00 am mass 14 of our children will receive First Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to our youth.

10. We are sending two of our youth for the world youth day at Lisbon in Portugal to be held from 31st July to 7th August 2023. The total expense per person is Rs.1,60,000/-. Their trip is partially sponsored by the Bandra deanery. They still need more money. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards their ticket, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

11. February 11th is the world day of the sick. We have a special mass for all the sick and the homebound at 11:00 am in our parish. Prior to the mass there will be confessions from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Since there is a special mass for the sick on 11th, priests will not be bringing communion for the homebound on First Friday.

12. For the Holy Triduum, namely for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil mass, if any of the choirs of our parish willing to organize choir for any of these days, contact Fr. Henry by 5th of February.

13. The next issue of our parish bulletin ‘VISION’ will come out just before Easter. If anyone would like to place your best wishes or compliments for wedding anniversaries or birthdays or any advertisements, you are most welcome to do so. Contact the parish office at the earliest.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.42,105/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 22nd JANUARY 2023

1. Today is the third Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Word of God Sunday. Here is an action plan for Word of God Sunday: Parishioners need to read and complete the Gospel of Mathew by the fourth week of March. A quiz will be conducted at the end of March and prizes for the winners will be distributed at Easter vigil mass.

2. Today, after the mass, extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound.

3. Wednesday, 25th January is the feast of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship and a teaching on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by Priya D’Souza on Tuesday, 24th January after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally with 6:00 pm mass. After the mass various zones and communities will put up programs at the school quadrangle. Parishioners are requested to save the date.

6. There is a vacancy for a clinical assistant at the dental clinic in Bandra. Details are on the notice board.

7. St. Joseph the Worker parish, Bandra East is holding a mega Gospel night, LUMINO by Echoes of Zion on Sunday, 5th February at 6:00 pm. Details are on the banner outside.

8. 1st Death Anniversary of Rony Albert Fernandes on Wednesday, 25th January at 7:00 pm, 1st Death Anniversary of Gregory Placidius Menezes and 1st Death Anniversary of Marie Celine Fernandes on Thursday, 26th January at 7:00 pm

9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.75,625/- and SVP collection Rs.21,450/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023

1. Today is the second Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as the vocation Sunday.

2. Today after the mass, the Bombay Catholic Sabha will hold membership drive at the main entrance of the church. We encourage more members to join and involve in the community service.

3. Sunday, 22nd January is the Word of God Sunday. In view of this on Friday, 20th January from 7.30pm to 8.30pm there will be a talk on the Word of God in the church. We urge all the parishioners to attend this talk without fail.

4. January 18 to 25 is celebrated as Christian Unity week. On Thursday, 19th January during the adoration, we will specially pray for Christian unity.

5. On Sunday, 22nd January the extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound. Please note: the holy communion is only for those who are sick and unable to move out of the house. Those who are able to move around are encouraged to come to church on Sundays.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you for praise and worship and teaching on the parable of the good Samaritan by Noeline D’ Costa on Tuesday, 17th January after the 7pm mass.

7. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally after the 6pm mass in the school quadrangle. Kindly save the date. We want all our parishioners to be part of this celebration.

8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. Rs.48652/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023

1. Today is the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord and the end of Christmas season.
2. Monday, 9th January is the feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus.
3. PPC meeting will be held on Friday, 13th January at 7.30pm.
4. Sunday, 15th January is the feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
5. Spirit of Love prayer group invites you all for the First prayer meeting of the New Year on Tuesday 10th January after 7 pm mass. Fr. Antony will do the teaching.
6. Spirit of Love prayer group invites you all for the Semi Night Vigil on Saturday 14th January from 8pm to 11pm.
7. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is planning to start a legal cum reconciliation cell in our parish. Any lawyers or advocates willing to give their honorary services to our community, kindly contact Clement Sutari: 9870145015 or Theresa Aguair: 9820791231.
8. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on the book of Hebrews on Wednesday, 11th January 2023 at 7.45pm in the parish council room.
9. Members of Hope and Life are requested to gather at 5.45pm on Monday, 9th January 2023 in the parish council room for a meeting.
10. Holy Family hospital has some job vacancies. Details are on the notice board.
11. 1st Death Anniversary of Stella Eugene Almeida and Flossy Torcato is on Sunday, 8th January at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Veneta Benson Gomes is on Monday,9th January at 7:00 pm.,1st Death Anniversary of Tyson Lazarus Sutari is on Wednesday, 11th January at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Alston Gomes on Saturday,14th January at 7:00 pm.
12. The SVP will make their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday, 14th and 15th January. Kindly be generous towards their charitable activities.
13. New year Vigil mass collection amounted to Rs. 72,815, last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 36,300/- and Gujarati New year mass love offering is Rs. 11,620/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023

1. The masses on New Year Day will be: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm.
2. The solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord will be celebrated on coming Sunday, 8th January.
3. Coming Sunday, children have their mass at 8.30am followed by Sunday school.
4. On Friday, 6th January, the priests will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound. The Eucharistic ministers or the councillors are requested to assist the priests in identifying the houses.
5. January 6th, the First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and adoration will be held after the 7.00pm mass.
6. In the community crib contest, All Saints community crib bags the first prize and Hindi community gets the second prize. In the individual category, Walter D’ Silva gets the first prize and Rahel Baretto gets the second prize. We appreciate and thank all those who made beautiful cribs bringing out the theme “Born to Save the world”.
7. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is planning to start a legal cum reconciliation cell in our parish. Any lawyers or advocates willing to give their honorary services to our community, kindly contact Clement Sutari: 9870145015 or Theresa Aguair: 9820791231.
8. Two of our parishioners have donated two guitars to the parish. In case anyone wants to use these guitars for liturgical services, kindly contact Fr. Henry.
9. Ellen Kujur is taking over as sacristan from January 1, 2023. We wish him God’s blessings. We thank our outgoing sacristan Lubert Sutari for all his services during the last 10 years.
10. From 10th September 2022, we have undertaken internal and external repairs of the church. The expenses are going to be over 20 lacs. We appeal to your generous donations to complete the work.
11. Christmas day love offering amounted to Rs.1,70,321. The total expenses for Christmas 2022 are Rs. 2,25,000. These expenses include, the sound system, arrangements on the grounds, decorations, Christmas sweets etc. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 25th DECEMBER 2022

1. Masses on Christmas day will be at 7am, 8.30am and 10am. There will be no evening mass
2. The feast of the Holy Innocents will be celebrated on 28th December. There will be a special blessing for children at the 7pm mass. All the children are urged to come for that mass.
3. On 30th December is the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
4. The thanks-giving service on 31st night will be held from 11pm to 11.50 and the new year vigil mass will be at 12 midnight.
5. New year day masses on next Sunday will be at 7am, 8.30am, 10am and 6pm in the evening.
6. No vehicle parking in the church compound tomorrow, 31st night and 1st of January. No bags will be permitted in the church for security reasons. Hence, kindly do not come with your bags.
7. Thanks to all the donors, who have donated generously towards the Christmas hampers, we were able to give away Christmas hampers to 40 families and sweets to 80 homebound.
8. Our Sacristan Lubert who was appointed Sacristan on contract basis in 2012 is retiring on 31st December. During the new year vigil mass we bid him farewell.
9. From January, the first Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart and adoration will be held after the 7pm mass.
10. From January, on first Friday of the month, priests will take Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound.
11. From January, mass for the multi-intentions will be celebrated at 7am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
12. From September 10th 2022, we have undertaken internal and external repairs of the church and the work is still in progress. We appeal for your generous donations to complete the work.
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.33,998/- and the donations received for Christmas hampers is Rs. 1,19,594. God bless you for your generosity.
14. After the mass, let’s share a piece of cake and greet and meet one another.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 18th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent.

2. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”. A box has been placed at the Crucifix near the side altar. You may drop in the box your intention or the bondage you want to be freed from. On 31st night during the Holy hour we will offer your intentions to the Lord.

3. The theme for Christmas-crib contest is “Born to set the world free” Those, who wish to participate in the crib contest either as individuals or community, fill in the entry form, paying Rs. 100. Last date for entry is 20th December.

4. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st December from 7.30am to 8am and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. On 19th after the evening mass, there will be a short penitential service in the church followed by confessions.

5. Our parish is giving away Christmas hampers to the needy parishioners on 22nd December. Those who wish to contribute towards this worthy cause, kindly drop in your contribution in the box marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPER” placed at the main entrance or give it to the parish office at the earliest. The value of one hamper is Rs. 1000.

6. Christmas Vigil mass on school grounds on 24th December is at 10pm Prior to the mass, there will be carols singing from 9.30-10.00pm.

7. Parish bulletin – VISION and the new year calendars will be ready for distribution on 21st December. Councillors are requested to collect them before Christmas.

8. Major repairs of the church are over. The pews in the church are dusty. If any parishioners are willing to offer their service to clean the pews and benches are most welcome on Monday, 19th December. The main gate to the church will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for some repairs. Kindly use the Rang Mandir side gate for entry.

9. Online admissions for Junior KG boys at the Little flower KG in St. Theresa’s school is open from 10th to 31st December 2022. Kindly, visit the school website for details.

10. UCDC has resumed the physiotherapy and Dental department on a regular basis from 9.30am to 15.30pm and from 16.00 to 18.00pm at SVD provincial house opposite National college.

11. Gujarati Catholic community of Mumbai is organizing a Bible Convention on 17th and 18th December 2022 from 9.30am to 5.00pm at St. Joseph’s Secondary school hall. All are invited

12. St. Blaise Church, Amboli has a four-day Christmas fest from 27th to 30th December. Details are on the notice board.
13. 1st Death Anniversary of Oswin Peter Nazareth is on Sunday,18th December at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Philomena Dourado is on Wednesday,21st December at 7: 00 pm

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,200/- and SVP collection Rs. 19,050. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 11th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
2. Our First Christmas program is Jingle all the way organized by the TYM after the 6pm mass today. It involves, games, food, and stalls. Let’s join in and celebrate.
3. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”. We are placing a box at the Crucifix near the side altar. You may drop in the box your intention or bondage you want to be freed from. On 31st night during the Holy hour we will offer your intentions to the Lord.
4. The above theme is also for the Christmas crib contest. Those who wish to participate in the crib contest either as individuals or community, you may collect the entry form from the parish office.
5. On Wednesday, 14th December, at 7.30pm we are holding Christmas Carols night in the church compound. We have many of our parishioners coming and singing for us. Please come and join.
6. As part of the spiritual preparation for Christmas, confessions will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st December from 7.30am to 8am and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. On 19th after the mass there will be a short reconciliation service before the confessions.
7. Fr. K.T. Emmanuel is giving a talk to the youth of our parish today at 9.30am in the parish council room on the moral issues the youth are facing today. This talk is mandatory to the confirmation youth as well as the TYM members. All the youth are urged to gather in the council room before 9.30am.
8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring holy communion for the sick and the home bound today after the mass.
9. “No one is in want” is the motto of the SCCs in the archdiocese of Mumbai and Christmas is a time to think of the less fortunate brothers and sisters in our parish and share with them the joy of Christmas. Our parish is planning to give out Christmas hampers to the deserving parishioners. Here is an opportunity for you to share your Christmas joy with them. The value of the Christmas hamper is Rs. 1000. You may drop your contribution in the box marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPER” placed at the main entrance or give it to the parish office.
10. Our appreciation goes out to the health outreach cell of our parish which was established a year ago. Within a year, they have bagged the second prize for best performing team in the archdiocese of Mumbai.
11. Online admissions for Junior KG boys at the Little flower KG in St. Theresa’s school is open from 10th to 31st December 2022. Kindly, visit the school website for details.
12. St. Paul’s is organizing a Christmas Fair from 9th to 18th December from 10am to 7pm in the St. Paul’s Media complex. All are invited.
13. Christi Sevak Federation is giving away life-time achievement awards and felicitating prominent Christians to those who have made contribution to humanity on 13th December at 6pm at St. Andrew’s auditorium. Free entry passes are available at the main entrance of the church. You may collect your passes and participate in the program. Details are on the notice board.
14. Fr. Shinoy Mathew SVD is appointed to teach at St. Theresa’s High School. He will be in the parish community.
15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.34,575/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 4th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

2. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”.

3. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing “JINGLE ALL THE WAY” program on Sunday, 11th December after the 6pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls need to register themselves in the parish office at the earliest. Stalls are allotted on the first come first served basis.

4. Those who wish to participate in the CAROLS NITE on 14th December, kindly give your name to the parish office or to Everelda D’Mello by 7th December.

5. PPC will hold its meeting on Friday, 9th December at 7.30pm.

6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring holy communion for the sick and the home bound on Sunday, 11th December.

7. Fr. K.T. Emmanuel will give a talk on the moral issues the youth are facing today, to the conformation students as well as TYM members on Sunday, 11th December from 9.30am to 10.30am in the parish council room. This talk is mandatory to the Conformation students and the TYM members.

8. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on the theme ‘LOVE’ on Wednesday, 7th December at 7.45pm. All are invited.

9. From January 1, 2023, the multi-intentions masses will be shifted from 8am to 7am on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please note: you are permitted to book your masses only two months in advance.

10. Archdiocesan Centre for Social Action has sent their Advent campaign against Hunger and disease with the theme: “Transforming lives, building Communities.” A box has been placed at the main entrance along with their envelops. Kindly be generous with this project. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Centre for Social Action”

11. Holy Family Hospital has some job vacancies. Kindly look up the notice board for details.

12. Dilkhush sheltered workshop is organizing its annual sale cum exhibition of the products made by the young adults with intellectually disabled, on 11th December from 10am to 5pm. Kindly patronise the sale. The details are on the notice board.

13. Pueri Cantores India Federation presents ‘JOURNEY TOGETHER’ the 19th Annual Choral Festival of Sacred and Religious Music at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra, on December 11, 2022. There will be a mass at 5pm followed by a short gala concert at 6.45pm. Details are on the notice board.

14. Sisters of Helpers of Jesus congregation will be selling their home-made pickles today after the mass to raise funds for their orphanage. Kindly patronise.

15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,760/- God bless you for your generosity.

SUNDAY, 13th NOVEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 33rd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Coming Sunday, 20th November is the feast of Christ the King. After the morning masses, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, we have Eucharistic adorations. The evening mass will be at 5:00 pm and after the mass we begin the procession to Pali village. The procession will proceed from 24th Road, to 30th Road, to 16th Road, to 33rd road and end in Pali village, where we all gather near Yellow Rose Building for the preaching and benediction. All the parishioners are urged to participate in the zonal adoration as well as in the procession.

3. The schedule for the adoration is as follows: 11:00-11:45 am Duruelo Convent sisters; 11:45 -12:30 pm Zone-3; 12:30 -1:15 pm Zone 2; 1:15 -2:00 pm Zone 1; 2:00-2:45 pm Zone 4; 2:45 -3:30 pm Gujarati Community; 3:30 – 4:15 pm Daughters of St. Paul sisters; 4:15 – 5:00 pm St. Paul Fathers.

4. The Bible Study invites you to reflect on Peace on Wednesday, 16th November at 7:45 pm after the Mass.

5. The World youth day, 2023 is going to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 1- 6 August 2023. The diocesan youth centre, Mumbai is going through “Purple Orchid Agency” which offers three different packages. Package one: 26th July to 7th August – Rs.1,60,000/. Package two: 31st July to 12th August, Rs.2,03,950/-. Package three: 26th July to 12 August, Rs.2,11,950/-. Those who wish to participate in the event, kindly contact Deacon Ivan at the youth centre. Parents, kindly encourage your youth to participate in this event. For more details see the notice board.

6. St. Theresa’s school, Little Flower KG has vacancies for pre-primary teachers. Interested and qualified candidates may submit their resume to the school office at the earliest.

7. St. Anne’s parish Bandra is staging a musical “Christmas through the Looking Glass” on 21st December, in which St. Theresa’s parishioners too are participating. To raise funds for the event, St. Anne’s parish is going to set up a ‘White Elephant Stall’. They are requesting you to donate to them any unused articles in your house, which they will sell for a give-away prize. For details, kindly see the notice board.

8. Laity Training Centre of the archdiocese is organizing its 21st Basic Counselling Skills course starting November 25,2022 at Daughters of St. Paul convent. For details, see the notice board.

9. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, unit of St. Joseph the Worker parish, Bandra East is organizing a freestyle Box Cricket tournament on 27th November 2022. The entry fee is Rs.2000/-. Those who wish to participate, see the notice board for details.

10. There is still stock of Ragi (nachni) powder brought from the Mangaon mission. Those who wish to buy, kindly approach the parish office at the earliest.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,960/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 6th NOVEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 32nd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound today after the mass.

3. From Monday, 7th November, we begin the repairs at the main entrance to the Church. The main door may be closed at times. Kindly use the side doors to enter the church.

4. The PPC will hold its meeting on Friday, 11th November, at 7:30 pm in the parish council room.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and teaching by Noeline D’Costa on Tuesday, 8th November after the 7:00 pm mass. On Saturday,12th November, we have Eucharistic adoration and healing service at the semi-night vigil from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, conducted by Fr. Jomon James SVD. All are invited.

6. Zone III will have mass for the departed souls on Monday, 7th November at 5:30 pm in the church. Zone IV will have mass for the departed souls on Tuesday, 8th November at 5:30 pm in the church. All the members of both zones are requested to attend the mass.

7. All our parish youth who would like to be the members of TYM need to register themselves. A registration form is available in the parish office. Fill in the registration form and submit it to Fr. Felix by 10th November 2022.

8. We thank the Bible Cell as well as the volunteers who helped them for organizing efficiently fun-time for our children from 3rd to 5th November. It was well attended and the children had a great time.

9. Daughters of St. Paul sisters are organising a Symposium “Artificial Intelligence: The promise of a new world” on Saturday, 12th November 2022. We urge all our youth to attend the symposium and benefit from it. The details are on the notice board.

10. We thank our donor, who sponsored the projector, which has been just installed. The total cost is Rs.2,60,000/-. We would like to form a media cell in our parish. Those interested in it, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest. Any group wishes to use the projector may inform the parish office in advance.

11. Having recovered from the surgery, Fr. Nicky will be back to the parish community by 7th November. We thank God for his speedy recovery.

12. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday, on 12th and 13th November, kindly support their charitable activities.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Joseph Thomas Pereira on Sunday, 6th November at 6:00 pm, Month’s Mind of Peter Anthony Fernandes on Wednesday, 9th November at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Mathew Irimpen on Thursday,10th November at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.38,712/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 30th OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 31st Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you for a time of praise and worship and a teaching, Inspiring Saints, on Tuesday, 1st November after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on Hope on Wednesday,2nd November at 7:45 pm after the Novena in the Church Council room.

4. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6:00 pm. You may drop your mass intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.

5. Regarding the visit of cemetery on All Souls Day. The Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s Church has given the following instructions. No candles to be brunt in the cemetery and no wreaths, but few flowers could decorate the grave, for details please see the notice board.

6. Kindly note Zone I will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Friday,4th November at 7:30 pm, side of Yellow Rose, Pali Village. Zone II will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Friday,4th November at 7:45 pm in the church and Zone III will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Monday, 7th November at 5:30 pm in the church, zone members are requested to attend the same.

7. The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart along with recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be conducted on 4th November at 6:30 p.m.

8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on coming Sunday, 6th November.

9. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs.50/-. Sponsors are most welcome. Other Parish Children can also join the fun -time.

10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins by the end of October.

11. The Daughters of St. Paul Bandra is organising a Symposium “Artificial Intelligence: The promise of a new world” on Saturday, 12th November 2022. We urge all the youth of our parish not to miss this great opportunity. Eminent speakers will discuss this frontline technology in terms of careers, its tremendous potential to better our lives as well as social, moral and ethical issues. For further details please refer to the notice board.

12. 1st Death Anniversary of Margaret Jeremias Pereira on Sunday, 30th October at 8:30 am, 1st Death Anniversary of Valerian Louis Gigool on Sunday, 30th October at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Lena D’Souza on Thursday, 3rd November at 7:00 pm.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.33,767/- and Mission Sunday Collection amounted to Rs.54,376/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 30th Sunday in ordinary time and it is Mission Sunday.

2. The Second collection today is for the propagation of faith. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay, Society for the Propagation of Faith and drop them in the box marked MISSION SUNDAY” at the main entrance to the church.

3. After the mass, outside the church there is a sale of products brought from our Mangaon mission. Kindly patronise.

4. On Monday, 24th October, at 8.30am we are bidding farewell to the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which will be taken to Bandra East parish. You are most welcome to gather here at 8.30am.

5. Monday, 24th October is the festival of Diwali. Parish office will remain closed.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on Discerning God’s will by Rupa Fernandes on Tuesday 27 September after the 7pm mass.

7. The Bible study group invites you to a study on Ecology and the Word of God on Wednesday 26th October at 7.45pm in the parish council room. All are invited.

8. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6pm. You may drop your mass intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.

9. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9am to 12.30pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs. 50. Sponsors are most welcome.

10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins at the end of October.

11. We thank all the blood donors, who donated blood last Sunday and the ushers who helped us out.

12. Fr. Henry will be out of station from October 28th to November 3rd. During his absence, Fr. Antony will be in charge.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,939/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 16th OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. On Tuesday, 18th October is the feast of Luke the Evangelist.
3. In view of the missionary month celebration, tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30pm we have blood donation drive through Holy Family hospital. Parishioners between the age of 18 and 65 are highly encouraged to donate blood and save life.
4. Coming Sunday, 23rd October is the Mission Sunday. We have Mangaon missionaries coming to preach on the mission and there will be sale of vegetables and other products produced by the tribals after all the masses on Saturday evening and Sunday. Kindly patronise.
5. 2nd November is all Souls Day. The 7am and 7pm masses will be offered for the departed souls. You may drop your intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.
6. The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be received on Friday, 21st October. All parishioners are invited to gather at eat around the corner at 5.30pm from where we will move in procession and install the relic in the church for veneration. The relic will be in our parish from 21st evening to 24th morning. Detailed program is sent to you on the whatsapp groups. Kindly encourage your children and youth to come for veneration.
7. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a teaching, Time-wise, by Anastasia Rebello, on Tuesday October 18 after the 7pm Mass.
8. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9am to 12.30pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs. 50. Sponsors are most welcome.
9. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is celebrating its Golden Jubilee on October 22, 23 and 24. For details and entry passes, please see the notice board.
10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins at the end of October.
11. We thank the VISION team for their efficiency in bringing out the parish bulletin on time and sharing with us all the news of the parish. Councillors are requested to distribute the copies as early as possible.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 34,815/- and SVP collection is Rs. 17,095. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 14th AUGUST 2022

1. Today is the 20th Sunday in ordinary time and it is prison ministry Sunday.

2. Monday, 15th August is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 75th Independence Day of our country. It is a day of obligation. The masses are as follows: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. After the 7am mass Bombay Catholic Sabha will organize flag hoisting in the church compound. We urge all our parishioners to join in the flag hoisting ceremony.

3. Monday, 15th August – the parish office will remain closed.

4. Next Sunday, 21st August will be celebrated as Justice Sunday.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Prayer meeting on Tuesday 16th August after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher Amelia D’ Mello.

6. The Bible study group invites you to study on St. Pauls Fourth Missionary Journey on 17th August in the council room at 7:45 pm.

7. On Sunday 28th August the 8:30 am mass will be celebrated as a Family mass following which the Family Cell invites you to a short program titled “Journeying together as a Family”. All families are invited to give thanks with your family for the mass, thereafter the children will proceed to Sunday school and the parents will have a short fellowship and Input Session in the council room.

8. Bishop John Rodrigues is calling for a meeting of Ushers/Volunteers who wish to assist during the Novena / Octave at Mount Mary’s Basilica on 15th August at 6:30 pm. Lectors, Cantors and Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist who would like to assist at the Mount, kindly give your names to the parish office at the earliest.

9. St. Pauls Communication is starting a 6-month professional film making course, beginning from September 2022. Admissions open. Contact Fr. Renold SSP. Details are on the notice board.

10. Dimensions Global Christian Chamber of Commerce is organizing a business networking meeting on Saturday, August 20th, at 7:30 am at the Bandra Gymkhana. All Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Free-lances, Corporate Professionals and youngsters with start-up ideas are invited to attend this meeting. Details are on notice board.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 38,064/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 7th AUGUST 2022

1. Today is the 19th Sunday in ordinary time and it is Vianney Sunday.
2. There will be a second collection after the Holy Communion, for the support of the sick and aged priests of the diocese. Kindly be generous. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “ARCHDIOCESE OF BOMBAY”. A box has been placed at the main entrance of the church, marked “VIANNEY SUNDAY”. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box.
3. Today, after the 10:00 am mass PPC will hold its meeting in the parish council room.
4. The extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the mass.
5. Monday, 15th August is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 75th Independence Day of our country. After the 7:00 am mass Bombay Catholic Sabha will organize flag hoisting in the church compound. All are invited.
6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Prayer meeting on Tuesday, 9th August after the 7:00 pm mass, preacher Fr. Clifford D’Souza and a night vigil on Saturday, 13th August from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm conducted by Fr. Valerian Fernandes, SVD. Please come and pray.

7. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey on Wednesday 10th August in the parish council room at 7.45 pm. All are invited.
8. UCDC is looking for teachers with Bookkeeping and Accountancy background to volunteer to teach XI and XII standard students from the underprivileged sector at St. Theresa’s High School Bandra from 06:30pm to 08:00pm, at least once a week. Those who wish to give their service, kindly give your name and contact number to the parish office.
9. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (13th & 14th August 2022).
10. 1st Death Anniversary of Julie Edward Sutari is on Tuesday, 9th August at 7:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Anthony Furtado is on Thursday,11th August 7:00 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s Love offering amounts to Rs. 42,527/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 31st JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 18th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Today, we are celebrating family day. The 8:30 am mass will be a special mass for the families. Parents and children are requested to sit together in the church for the mass. After the mass all are invited to come for a short program in the school quadrangle organized by the Sunday school and sports ministry.

3. Saturday, 6th August is the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.

4. The PPC will hold its meeting coming Sunday, 7th August at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

5. The Bible study group invites you to a study on ST. PAULS THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY on Wednesday, 3rd August in the Church council room at 7:45 pm. All are invited.

6. The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus along with the recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be conducted on 5th August at 6:30 pm.

7. Coming Sunday, 7th August we are celebrating Vianney Sunday, there will be a second collection for the support of the aged priests of the diocese. Kindly be generous. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “ARCHDIOCE OF BOMBAY”.

8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 7th August.

9. Our parish prayer group invites you to a prayer meeting on Tuesday, 2nd August after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher is Ralph D’ Souza.

10. UCDC is looking for teachers with Bookkeeping and Accountancy background to volunteer to teach XI and XII standard students from the underprivileged sector at St. Theresa’s High School Bandra from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at least once a week. Those who wish to give their service, kindly give your name and contact number to the parish office

11. For the St. Andrew Zonals, we need participation in duets and quartets in vocals, as well as solo, duo and groups in all age groups for the dance category. Last day of submitting entries is 6th August.

12. St. Peter’s parish is organizing “Dhanyavaad” a program of fun and fellowship for the domestic workers on 14th August at 5:00 pm in St. Peter’s KG Hall. Kindly register at St. Peter’s parish reception.

13. Month’s mind of Elmer Lazrado is on Friday, 5th August at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 37,754/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 24th JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Coming Sunday, 31st July, we are celebrating Family Day in our parish. Along with your families, you are invited to attend the 8:30 am special mass for the families. After the mass, the Sunday school and the Sports ministry of our parish are organizing a short entertainment program for the families. Please join us at the school quadrangle.
3. 75 years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book has been already distributed to each family in our parish. The same will be uploaded on the website. Those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance of the church, marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’.
4. Our Parish Prayer Group Invites you to a prayer meeting on Tuesday 26th July after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher Fr. Sundar SVD.
5. St. Catherine of Siena School and orphanage Bandra is inviting our youth to join the Eco Warrior Beach Cleaning Program at Bandstand on 7th August 2022 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. We encourage our youth to join in this program. The details are on notice board.
6. The Laity Training Centre is beginning with 4 courses this year – TOA -Training of Animators, BCS – Basic Counselling Skills, TOT- Training of Trainers and MFE – Marriage and Family Enrichment. Kindly see the notice board for details.
7. 1st Death Anniversary of Mathilda Louis Gigool and Month’s mind of Greta D’Souza is on Wednesday,27th July at 7:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Virgin Francis Sutari is on Saturday, 30th July at 7:00 pm.
8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.33,081/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 17th JULY, 2022

1. Today is the 16th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. 75 glorious years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book is ready for distribution. Every family will get a copy of the book for free. However, those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance of the church, marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’. Parish councillors are requested to distribute the books at the earliest.
3. On Sunday 31st July we are celebrating family day in our parish, all families are invited to attend the 8:30 am mass, followed by entertainment programme organised by Sunday School and Sports Ministry in the school quadrangle.
4. For St. Andrew’s Zonals, we urgently need more choir members. Our parish has many talented singers. We request them to join in the choir and represent our parish in the talent contest. A meeting has been organized for the choir members at Avinash building opp. Mini Punjab on Sunday, 17th July at 11:15am. Kindly contact Everelda D’Mello.
5. Our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting on Tuesday, 19th July at 7:30pm. Fr. Norbert D’ Souza is the preacher.
6. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey on Wednesday, 20th July in the parish council room at 7:45pm. All are invited.
7. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on the notice board.
8. St. Anthony’s parish, Malwani is organizing a football tournament on 13th, 14th and 15th August for men, women and veterans. Interested teams can collect the registration form from the parish office. Details are on the notice board.
9. On the occasion of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Holy Family hospital Bandra is launching a Geriatric Care Clinic, an exclusive facility for the elderly on Wednesday, 20th July and on 19th July at 11am there is a seminar on Aging Gracefully. The details are on the notice board.
10. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Hermita Joseph Pinto is on 20th July at 7:00 pm. Month’s mind mass for the of soul of Mariano D’mello is on 22nd July at 7:00 pm
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,789/- and SVP collection Rs. 16, 226/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 10th JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 15th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. For weekday masses, we will use only the first half of the church. Lights and fans in the second half of the church will be kept off. Parishioners are requested to occupy the front pews in the church.
3. 75 glorious years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book will be ready for distribution by 15th July. Every family will get a copy of the book for free. However, those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’.
4. St. Andrew All Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 14th, 21st, and 28th August and 4th September 2022 at St. Andrew’s auditorium. The contest includes Music, choirs, elocution, dance and dramatics. Those who wish to take part in the contest, kindly contact Mark Hopkins at the earliest.
5. We urge all the choirs of St. Theresa’s to join together and put up a choir at Bandra Zonals. Representatives from each choir kindly give your names to Aloise Saldanha as soon as possible.
6. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on notice board.
7. St. Pauls Institute of Communication Bandra offers Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass communication. Scholarships are available for Catholic students. For details, please see the notice board.
8. The Archdiocesan Women’s commission in collaboration with the Sophia Centre for Women’s studies is organizing the Women’s Leadership Training Program from July 17 to September 4, 2022. Details are on the notice board. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course.
9. St. Anthony’s Church, Malwani is organizing football tournament on 13th, 14th and 15th August for men, women and veterans. Interested teams can collect the registration form from the parish office. Details are on the notice board.
10. 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the soul of Felicia Raymond Gouria is on Sunday, 10th July 2022 at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind Mass for the soul of Dinesh K. Parmar is on Friday, 15th July 2022 at 7:00 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 32,480/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 3rd JULY 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of St. Thomas, the Apostle of India and it is Faith Formation Sunday.
2. The PPC will have its meeting today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.
3. The Zonal pastors for this year are as follows: Zone 1 – Fr. Antony, Zone 2 – Fr. Felix, Zone 3 – Fr. Nicky, Zone 4 – Fr. Henry.
4. Priests will be available for confessions every Saturday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am and from 6.30 pm to 7:00 pm. Other days, on request.
5. From this Monday, for weekday masses, we will use only the first half of the church. Lights and fans in the second half of the church will be kept off. Parishioners are requested to occupy the front pews in the church.
6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound coming Sunday, 10th July after the 10am mass.
7. The Confirmation and First Holy Communion photos of last year are still lying in the parish office. Kindly collect them as early as possible.
8. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Mission Journey on Wednesday, 6th July at 7:45 pm in the parish council room. All are welcome.
9. St. Andrew All Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 14th, 21st, 28th August and 4th September 2022 at St. Andrew’s auditorium. The contest includes Music, choirs, elocution, dance, and dramatics. Here is a good opportunity for our talented parishioners to showcase their talents. Kindly visit the website phage.com for further details.
10. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on notice board.
11. St. Pauls Institute of Communication Bandra offers Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass communication. Scholarships are available for Catholic students. For details, please see the notice board.
12. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday after the Holy Communion.
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,029/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th JUNE 2022
1. Today is 13th Sunday in ordinary time and it is also Laity Sunday. After the mass at 11.30am we have Telly games in the school quadrangle and in the evening at 7pm we have get-together in the school hall to celebrate our jubilee. All are invited for the celebration.
2. On 75 glorious years, our parish Vision team has brought out a commemorative book highlighting the history and development of our parish. We thank the Vision team for their hard work.
3. On Tuesday, 28th June, at 7.30pm, Spirit of Love, our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting. Bro. Anthony Lobo will speak on forgiveness.
4. On Wednesday, 29th June is the feast of Sts. Peter & Paul the Apostles.
5. The Bible Study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Missionary Journey on Wednesday 29th June at 7.45pm in the parish council room. All are welcome.
6. The Zonals conducted by St. Andrews Parish is happening once again after a gap of two years this August and early September. We are looking forward to your wholehearted support and participation in all the activities. Kindly visit the website phage.com for further details.
7. On Friday, 1st of July, we have First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6.30pm.
8. Coming Sunday, 3rd July is the feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle of India and it is also the faith formation Sunday.
9. The PPC will hold its meeting coming Sunday on 3rd July at 11am in the parish council room.
10. Fr. Sunder SVD is staying with us here in the SVD community to do his MSW from Nirmala Niketan. We welcome him in our parish.
11. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Francis Anthony Fernandes is on Tuesday, 28th June at 7pm.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 34,007/- God bless you for your generosity.
13. Let us celebrate our parish jubilee with a piece of cake as you exit the church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
2. Holy Communion for the sick and homebound will be brought today after the 10 am mass.
3. Today, we are beginning the Sunday school. Parents, kindly encourage your children to attend the catechism classes every Sunday.
4. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold its Annual General Meeting today, at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
5. On Thursday, 23rd June is the solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist and on Friday, 24th June is the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The feast mass will be celebrated at 7 pm.
6. Coming Sunday, 26th June, we are celebrating 75 glorious years of our parish and it is also Laity Sunday. The Jubilee mass will be presided over by Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Emeritus Archbishop of Bhopal at 10 am.
7. After the mass from 11.15 am, the PPC will organize Funday games (women’s Throw-ball, Mix Box Cricket, and Telly games for children) on our school grounds. Parishioners spread this message within your communities and form teams. All are encouraged to be part of this celebration.
8. In the evening from 7pm there will be a get-together and fellowship meal in the school hall. Dinner coupons at Rs. 100/- are available in the parish office. Kindly collect your coupons before 23rd June. Those, who cannot afford to buy a coupon, kindly contact Fr. Henry.
9. In view of the Jubilee mass at 10 am, the 8.30 am children’s mass coming Sunday is cancelled. Parishioners, kindly attend the jubilee mass in large numbers. There will be no Sunday school on 26th June.
10. Bible Study class on the topic “Paul: the man and his life” will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7.45 pm in the parish council room. Parishioners, kindly make time to attend.
11. The Archdiocese is organizing a residential training program: SKILLS FOR SCC ANIMATORS AND COORDINATORS on July 9th and 10th at Sarvodaya Goregaon. Those animators and coordinators who wish to attend this program, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
12. Don Bosco college Kurla offers a three year bachelor of management studies (BMS) as well as bachelor of accounting and finance (BAF). For further details look up the notice board.
13. Month’s Mind for the soul of Mabel Janet Rebello on 19th June at 6 pm, 1st Death Anniversary mass for the soul of Mary Robert D’souza on Tuesday 21st June at 7 pm. and 1st Death Anniversary for the soul of Mariam Bernard Parmar on Thursday 23rd June at 7 pm.
14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,753/- and SVP collection is Rs. 14,760. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
2. On Sunday, 19th June, is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Coming Sunday, on 19th June, The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the 10am mass.
4. Coming Sunday, June 19th we are beginning the Sunday School. Parents, kindly send your children for the children’s mass at 8.30am and thereafter for the catechism classes.
5. We are happy to announce to you, we are celebrating 75 years of the existence of our parish on Sunday, 26th June 2022 with a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration presided over by Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Emeritus Archbishop of Bhopal at 10am.
6. After the mass from 11.15am, the PPC will organize Funday games (women’s Throw-ball, Mix Box Cricket, and Telly games for children) on our school ground. Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their communities and zones and form teams. All are urged to be part of this celebration.
7. On 26th June evening, starting at 7pm there will be a get-together and fellowship meal in the school hall. Dinner coupons at Rs. 100 are available in the parish office from 13th June, on first come first served basis.
8. On 75 glorious years, we are bringing out a commemorative book, which captures the history and development of our parish. We would greatly appreciate if some of our parishioners support this event either through donations or through advertisements. The closing date for the same is 16th June.
9. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19th June 2022 at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Mario John Baptista Fernandes and Month’s mind mass for the soul of Mary Severes will be celebrated at 7pm on Tuesday, 14th June.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 52,608- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Pentecost and the end of the Easter season.
2. Next Sunday, June 12th is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
3. On Wednesday, 9th June is the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest.
4. There will be a prayer meeting on Tuesday from 7.30pm and on 11th June there will be a semi night vigil from 8pm to 11pm. All are invited.
5. PPC meeting will be held today at 11am in the parish council room.
6. This is the last reminder to our Parents, who wish to have the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation administered to their children in the year 2022-2023, kindly fill in the forms available in the parish office and submit them latest by 6th June 2022.
7. The Archdiocese is organizing a residential training program: SKILLS FOR SCC ANIMATORS AND COORDINATORS on July 9th and 10th at Sarvodaya Goregaon. Those animators and coordinators who wish to attend this program, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
8. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19th June 2022 at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
9. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th June.
10. Fr. Caetano Mascarenhas, who has served our parish past five years, has been transferred to Holy Family church, Marcela, Goa. We thank him for his dedicated services. He will leave for Goa on Monday, 6th June.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 38,962- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Third Sunday of Easter, 1st May 2022

1. Today is the third Sunday of Easter.
2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound today after 10am mass.
3. The month of May is dedicated to Mother Mary. We urge our parishioners to come either as a community, or as a cluster, or as a cell or association and pray the rosary at the parish grotto at 6.30pm. Kindly choose a day and register your group in the parish office.
4. Spirit of Love, our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting on Tuesday, 3rd May from 7.30pm. Arun D’ Silva will give a teaching on “How to Pray”.
5. Zone IV is celebrating the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 8th May 2022. The procession begins at 6.30pm at the main village cross followed by mass at 7pm. All are welcome to join in the celebration.
6. 1st death anniversary mass for the souls of Glenver Patton & Lourdes D’Souza is on Monday 2nd May at 7 pm & for the soul of Theresa Jacinto is on Friday 6th May at 7 pm.
7. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 45,383. Thank you very much for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – DIVINE MERYC SUNDAY, 24 APRIL 2022
1. Today is the feast of Divine Mercy.
2. This evening at 6pm Bishop Allwyn will administer the sacrament of Confirmation on thirty of our youth. Kindly, keep them in your prayers. The 6pm mass is exclusively for the Confirmation candidates and their families.
3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 1st May.
4. The month of May is dedicated to Mother Mary. We urge our parishioners to come either as a community, or as a cluster, or as a cell or association and pray the rosary at the parish grotto at 6.30pm. Kindly choose a day and register your group in the parish office.
5. The Bible study class will be held on 27th April at 7.45pm in the school council room. The topic is: “Post Resurrection Events leading up to Pentecost.” Please make to attend.
6. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Sydney Pereira is on Monday, 25th April at 7 pm.
7. The love offering on Maundy Thursday is Rs. 74,538/- On Good Friday: Rs. 1,15,994/- and Easter Sunday Rs. 1,26,043. May the good Lord bless you immensely for your generosity. The Good Friday collection is already sent to Archbishop’s house.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 3rd APRIL 2022
1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.

2. The PPC will hold its meeting today at 11am in the parish council room.

3. Confessions in preparation for the Easter will be held from Monday to Wednesday, 4th to 6th April 2022. Kindly note the timings: Morning 7.30am to 8am; evening 6.30pm to 7pm and 7.30pm to 8pm. Kindly have your confessions done within these three days.

4. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 8th April will be conducted by the Bible Cell and Bible study group at 7.30pm.

5. Coming Sunday, 10th April is the Palm Sunday. The palms will be blessed at the 7.30am mass in the school quadrangle and from there procession to the church to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Kindly, gather in the school quadrangle by 7.20am. Please note: there will be no 8.30am mass coming Sunday.

6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 10th April after the 10am mass.

7. The Holy Week program is printed on the VISION, and it will be sent on the WhatsApp groups too.

8. The online masses have been stopped. From now on we will not take mass intentions online. If you wish to book a mass, kindly come to the parish office between 10am and 1pm.

9. The Bible study group invites you for a study on the Last Supper in the school council room on Wednesday, 6th April at 7.45pm.

10. Care for Creation Cell of our parish will have its meeting on Tuesday, 5th April at 7.30pm in the parish council room. We invite more volunteers to join this cell and be present for the meeting.

11. Since the Covid situation has improved, we request all the parents to send their children for mass. We will resume children’s mass from June. Now children are free to come for any mass.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having its membership drive. The members are sitting at the entrance of the church, to enrol new members. We invite you to become members of the Sabha and encourage them in their works.

13. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 9th, and 10th April.

14. The Raigad products sale in our parish last Sunday had a very good response. They were able to raise Rs. 61,000 from the sale. We thank all our parishioners, who volunteered to help in the sale.

15. Months mind mass for the soul of Albino Toscano is on Friday 8th April at 7 pm & for the soul of Josephine Sutari is on Saturday 9th April at 7 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 28,338/- SVD Mission Day collection is Rs. 45,200/- and the Lenten Alms collected for the Archdiocese of Bombay is Rs. 40,087. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 27th MARCH 2022

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.
2. The Stations of the cross coming Friday, 1st April will be conducted by the English prayer group at 7.30pm in the church.
3. The live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, every Wednesday and Friday the 8am mass will be offered for multi-intentions. All other days, single intention for mass.
4. The PPC will hold its meeting on Sunday, 3rd April at 11am in the parish council room.
5. The VISION copies are ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to distribute them at the earliest. We thank the Vision editorial team for their commitment and hard work.
6. The following clinics at UCDC are operating from the SVD House, opposite National College: Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Orthodontist, Homeopathy, Acupressure, Dietetics and pathology. The details are on the notice board.
7. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation, a partner organization of Centre for Social Action having a sale outside of the products prepared by the tribals in Raigad. Kindly patronize.
8. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Martha Carlos is on Monday 28th March at 7 pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 29,694/ and SVP collection is Rs. 9,060. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 20th MARCH 2022

1. Today is 3rd Sunday of Lent. It is also celebrated as pro-life day.
2. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 25th March, will be conducted by the Sunday school in the church at 7.30pm.
3. The Spirit of Love prayer group will hold its prayer meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, 23rd March in our church, all are invited to join.
4. The live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, every Wednesday and Friday the 8am mass will be offered for multi-intentions. All other days, single intention for mass.
5. There is a box, marked LENTEN ALMS at the main entrance to the church. These donations go for the support of Goregaon seminary. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay. By 30th March the amount will be sent to the Archbishop’s House.
6. Zone IV is inviting you to join them in the Stations of the Cross at 7pm on Sunday, 20th March starting from Post office Cross and ending at the Cross, opposite Railway Quarters. All are welcome.
7. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation a partner organization of Centre for Social Action is organizing a sale of products made by the tribals in Raigad in our parish on 26th and 27th March after all the masses. Please patronize.
8. The Bombay East Indian Association is organizing an event “Meet-N-Match” for the East Indian community on Sunday 27th March 2022 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at St. Michael School Hall, Mogali Garden, Kurla. Please refer to the notice board for details.
9. SVP will make a collection for their charitable activities after this mass. Kindly bless them with your generosity.
10. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Anil Paul Parmar on Monday, for the soul of Sr. Sunita Colaco on Wednesday, for the soul of Cecelia D’Souza on Thursday, for the soul of Herman Philip Pereira on Friday and for the soul of Joanna Gigool on Saturday. All these masses are at 7 pm. 1st Death anniversary for the soul of Fredrick Reginal Pereira is at 6 pm on Sunday.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 30,559/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, 13th MARCH 2022
1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
2. Today we are celebrating international women’s day in the Archdiocese of Bombay.
3. Today, we are also celebrating SVD Mission Day. SVD Missionary and Spiritual Confraternity certificate is available in the parish office.
4. Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound will be brought after the 10am mass today. If you need a priest to visit your home to hear confessions, kindly contact your zonal pastor or the parish office and we will do the needful.
5. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 18th March, conducted by Divine Mercy Association will be held at 6.30pm, before the mass. After the mass, from 7.30 to 8.30pm we will have the Eucharistic adoration conducted by Fr. Daniel Fernandes. We encourage all to come and join in the adoration.
6. Please note: the live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, the 8am mass on Wednesdays and Fridays will be for multi-intentions. All other days only single intention for mass.
7. A box has been kept at the main entrance to the church, marked SVD MISSION DAY. These donations go for the SVD mission all over the world. Envelops for the SVD mission support are also placed on the box. We appeal to your generosity.
8. If you wish to have a Stations of the Cross booklet, it is available in the parish office for Rs. 30/-.
9. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th March.
10. 1st Death anniversary mass for the soul of Nani Francis Macwan is on Tuesday, 15th March at 7 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 46,509/. First Friday collection is Rs. 25,183 and Holy Childhood collection is Rs. 22,520. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 27th February 2022

1. Today is 8th Sunday in ordinary time
2. On 2nd March we are beginning the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. The masses on Ash Wednesday are as follows: Morning 7am, 8am and evening 6pm and 7pm. You will receive the ashes on your foreheads.
3. Starting from Ash Wednesday, our adoration chapel will be kept open for prayer. While praying in the chapel, kindly make sure you wear the mask.
4. Our parish Lenten mission on the theme: “Journeying Together in the Light of the Cross”, will be preached by Fr. Dixson D’ Souza, SVD on 4th, 5th and 6th March after the 7pm mass. Kindly make time to attend the mission on all the three days.
5. Those who wish to have their confessions, priests will be available from 6.30 to 7.00pm on 4th, 5th and 6th March.
6. This is the last reminder for paying your community fund, in case you have not done so. Kindly do it before the end of March.
7. The PPC will hold its meeting in the parish council room on 6th March at 11am.
8. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Jean Hazel Fernandes is on 5th March at 7pm, and 1st death anniversary for the soul of Silas Ozzie Fernandes is on 3rd March at 7pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,547/-Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 13th February 2022

1. Today is 6th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as world marriage day.
2. Next Sunday, at the 10am mass twenty of our children will receive First Holy communion. This mass is exclusively for the communicants and their families. Others kindly choose another mass and please keep these children in your prayer.
3. There is a special collection to be made for the Archdiocese of Bombay for the Holy Childhood Association. A box is placed at the main entrance of the church. Kindly put in your donations in this box. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.
4. In the month of October, we had made an appeal to you to raise funds for multi-purpose hall repair for Mangaon Mission of Rs. 4,33,762. With your generous contribution so far, we have collected Rs. 1,86,485. We thank you very much for your generosity. We are still short of Rs. 2,47,277. In case anyone wants to stll contribute towards this project, you may kindly do so in the coming days.
5. Those who have not paid their community fund for the financial year 2021-22, kindly do so by the end of March 2022.
6. Today after the mass, the SVP members will make a collection for their charitable activities. Kindly bless them with your generosity.
7. An urgent request has come from the Kashmiri migrants settled in a camp in the Bandra station. They urgently need 300 Kgs rice, 200 kgs dal, 60 kgs oil and 50 kgs of sugar. If anyone is willing to reach out to these people, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
8. Months mind mass for the soul of Kajetan Peter Pereira is on Wednesday 16th February at 7 pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 43,174/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd JANUARY 2022
1. Today is the third Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Word of God Sunday.
2. We encourage every family to have a copy of the Bible, and make a habit of reading it daily. Those who do not have a copy, you may buy one today, available at the main entrance of the church. Through the kindness of St. Paul Fathers, today, 20% discount on Good News Bible and 30% discount on Community Bible. Hindi Bible free.
3. We urge every family to come together today to enthrone the Bible in your home. The format for the enthronement has been sent to you on the parish WhatsApp groups.
4. On Tuesday, 25th January is the feast of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle.
5. On Wednesday, 26th January is the Republic Day of our Nation. After the 8am mass there will be flag hoisting organized by Bombay Catholic Sabha.
6. Since the mass intentions list is becoming longer on certain days, from Monday, 24th January, after 1pm we will not include the intentions for the next day’s mass. Only those intentions that are given before 1pm will be included.
7. The Bible Study group will hold its online class on Wednesday, 26th January at 7.45pm. The topic is “But Seek First the Kingdom and His Righteousness” (Mt. 6:33). The Link will be sent to you on parish WhatsApp groups. Please connect and attend the class.
8. Bombay Catholic Sabha unit of our parish is giving away scholarships for the SSC and HSC catholic students of our parish on 13th February 2022. Those students who wish to apply for the scholarship need to collect the registration form from the parish office and submit it along with their marks sheet latest by 10th February.
9. The Archdiocese is organizing: “TAKE CHARGE, YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM” online. The details are put up on the notice board. We highly encourage the young adults to attend this program.
10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Bennet Murzello is on Sunday, 30th January at 6pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 31,193/- Thank you for your generosity.
12. Fr. Henry will be out for his retreat from 24th Jan to 1st February. During his absence, Fr. Caetano will be in charge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS –  SUNDAY, 16th JANUARY 2022

1. Today is the second Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Christian Unity week will be celebrated from 18 to 25th January. The theme for Christian unity week is: “We saw the star in the East and we came to worship him” (Mt 2:2). During this week we will say a short prayer at the end of every mass and pray for Christian unity. On Thursday, from 7.30 to 8.15pm we will have Holy hour for Christian unity.

3. A request to all the parishioners: In case any of you have any symptoms of Covid or if you have any member in your family who is unwell, kindly avoid coming to the church for the safety of others.

4. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Oswin Peter Nazareth is on Tuesday, 18th January at 7 pm. 1st Death anniversary mass for the soul of Owen Francis Drego is on Saturday 22nd January at 7 pm.

5. Last Sunday, your contribution to SVP is Rs. 11,500. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 25,700/.

6. Those who have not paid their community fund for the financial year 2021-22, kindly do so, latest by March 31st.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 2nd JANUARY 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

2. Next Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord.

3. Next Sunday, 9th January the PPC will hold its meeting in the school quadrangle at 11am.

4. On Saturday and Sunday, 8th and 9th January, the SVP members will make their monthly collection.

5. Since Vaishali has resigned from her job, we are appointing Ashley Arickswamy in the parish office. Kindly bear with us in case there is some confusion during this transition.

6. 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Philomena Pinto is on Monday 3rd January at 7pm. Soul of Brian Philip D’Souza is on Saturday 8th January, at 7:00pm and for the soul of Rosalind Maria De Sylva is on Sunday 9th January at 6:00pm.

7. Christmas day love offering amounts to Rs. 72,111 and last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 39,449. Thank you for your generosity.

Announcements – Sunday 26th December, 2021
1. Today is the feast of the Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

2. Tuesday, 28th December, is the feast of the Holy Innocents. We will have a special blessing for the children at 7pm mass.

3. On Friday, 31st December at 11pm we begin the thanksgiving service followed by the New Year vigil mass at 12 midnight. Please note: No vehicles will be permitted in church compound that night.

4. On Saturday, 1st January is the feast of Mary Mother of God. There will be two masses in the morning 7am and 8am and in the evening 7pm will be the Sunday liturgy.
5. Next Sunday 2nd January is the feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord”

6. For the Christmas crib contest, we have five community cribs and six individual cribs. The cribs will be judged zone-wise from 27th to 30th after the 7pm mass and the results will be announced at the New Year midnight mass.
7. Month’s Mind Mass for the soul of Paul William Parmar is on Monday 27th December, at 5:00pm and for the soul of Fr. Charles Vas, SVD is on Thursday 30th December, at 7:00pm.

8. 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Mary Grace (Meena Satynarayan Sharma is on Saturday 1st January, at 7:00pm.

9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.24,071 and the Christmas food hampers is Rs.37684/-. Thanks for your generosity. Through the food kitchen, we have distributed 46 food hampers to the needy parishioners.

NOTICES – Sunday, 19th December, 2021
1. Sunday 19th December is the fourth Sunday of Advent.
2. Sunday 19th December at 7pm we have JINGLE ALL THE WAY Christmas program organized by our youth. Games, entertainment, food stalls etc. are part of this program. Please come and be part of this celebration.
3. On Thursday, 23rd December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: LOVE. Fr. Reynold from St. Paul’s will lead us in the adoration. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.
4. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the entry form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is tomorrow, 20th December 2021. The theme for Christmas Crib contest is: JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19.
5. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 20th, 21st, and 22nd December from 7.30am to 8.00am and in the evening 6pm to 8.30pm. Please make time to have your confessions within these three days.
6. The Christmas vigil mass will be held in the Church on 24th evening at 8pm. Before the mass, at 7.30pm, there will be carol singing. Limited number of people will be admitted for the service. Hence be in the church before 7.30pm.
7. Please adhere to the following guidelines for the vigil mass: Only those who have taken both vaccines may come in for the service. Mask is compulsory all through the mass. In each bench three people will be seated to accommodate maximum people. No bags permitted inside the church and no vehicles inside the campus. The anti-terrorist squad has served us notice regarding the above guidelines.
8. On Christmas day the masses are as follows: 7am, 8.30am, and 10am. No evening mass.
9. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on Friday, 24th December after the 8am mass.
10. Those, who have not paid their Community Fund for the financial year 2021-22, here is a gentle reminder to do so before the financial year ends in March. If you have difficulty coming to the office, you may ask your community animator to help you in this regard.
11. The Christmas Issue of VISION, our parish bulletin will be ready for distribution by 23rd December 2021. Councillors are requested to distribute them before Christmas.
12. The online application portal for Jr. KG admissions at St. Theresa’s school will open on the 15th of December 2021 at 11am and will close at 5pm on 31st December 2021.
13. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Rita Oliveira is on Thursday 23rd December at 7:00pm and Hilary Philip Gonsalves on Sunday 26th December, at 6:00pm.
14. SVP thanks the parishioners for the collection of Rs.5150/-.
15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 24,250/-. Thanks for your generosity.

Notices – Sunday, 12th December, 2021
1. Today is third Sunday of Advent.

2. The interfaith dialogue organized by Bombay Catholic Sabha will be held in the school quadrangle at 11am on Sunday 12th December. All are welcome to attend the program.

3. Sunday, 12th December at 7pm we begin the Christmas Carols Nite in our parish. Please come and be part of this Christmas program.

4. On Thursday, 16th December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: JOY. Fr. Henry will lead us in the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.

5. The Christmas program JINGLE ALL THE WAY organized by our youth will be held on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6pm mass. Please look up the notice board for details.

6. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the registration form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021. The theme for Christmas Crib contest is: JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19.

7. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 20th, 21st, and 22nd December after the 7pm mass. Please make time to have your confessions within these three days.

8. Christmas food hampers for the poor and the needy parishioners will be given for Christmas. In case anyone wants to contribute towards the Christmas hampers, you may drop your contribution in the box, marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPERS” at the main entrance.

9. Health outreach cell of our parish will collect left-over medicines from our parishioners. In case anyone has any medicines in your homes, which are well within the date of expiry, kindly drop them in the box placed in the parish office. These medicines will be used for the poor.

10. The online application portal for Jr. KG admissions at St. Theresa’s school will open on the 15th of December 2021 at 11am and will close at 5pm on 31st December 2021.

11 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Francis Mendonca is on Monday 13th December and Francis Sequeirra is on Friday 17th December, at 7:00pm

11. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Josephine Francis Gouria is on Sunday 19th December, at 6:00pm.

12. SVP will make their usual monthly collection today after the Mass.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 28,063/-. Thanks for your generosity.

Announcement – Sunday, 5th December, 2021
1. Today is second Sunday of Advent.
2. The Eucharistic ministers will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound after the 8.30am Mass today.
3. The Parish pastoral council will have its meeting at 11:00am today in the parish council room.
4. On Thursday, 9th December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: PEACE. Deacon Melroy will lead us in the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.
5. Wednesday, 8th December is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and closing of the year of St. Joseph. We close the year of St. Joseph with adoration after the 7:00pm Mass. Please join in the adoration.
6. Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s church unit is holding an Inter-faith dialogue on Sunday 12th December, at 11:00am, on St. Theresa’s School Quadrangle with the theme “Journeying together to usher into a new Future”. All are welcome to participate in this event.
7. The Theme for Christmas 2021 in our parish is: “JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19” and this is the theme for Christmas Crib competition also.
8. Christmas Carols Nite 2021 in our parish will be held on Sunday, 12th December from 7pm to 8.30pm. Clusters, communities, cells and associations are all highly encouraged to form a group and take part in the Carols Nite. Register your group in the parish office.
9. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021.
10. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing a Christmas program, JINGLE ALL THE WAY on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls need to register themselves in the parish office at the earliest. The stalls are allotted on first come first basis. The details are on the notice board.

11. Christmas hampers for the poor and the needy parishioners will be given for Christmas. In case anyone wants to contribute towards the Christmas hampers, you may drop your contribution in the box, marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPERS” at the main entrance.
12. Our parish calendar for the year 2022 is ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them as early as possible and distribute them in their respective communities.
13. For Mangaon multipurpose hall repair donations, a box has been placed at the main entrance. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box. In case of cheques, must be drawn in favour of “St. Theresas Church A/C Sant Theresa Seva Parivar”.
14. During this Advent season Oswald Cardinal Gracias – Archbishop of Bombay, appeals all the faithful to contribute towards campaign against hunger and disease. The theme for this year’s campaign is “BE SOMEONE’S REASON TO SMILE – HELP US BRING RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”. The envelops are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION”.
15. Vaishali, our parish office secretary has submitted her resignation as she is shifting her residence to Naigaon. By the end of December 2021 she will leave the office. We are looking for a person to take her place. If anyone is interested in this post send in your application with your resume as early as possible. Minimum qualification required is graduation with good computer knowledge and fluency in English language.
16. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Joseph Thomas Pereira is on Monday 6th December, at 7:00pm.
17. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th December.
18. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,919/- Thanks for your generosity.

Notices – Sunday, 28th November 2021

1. Today is First Sunday of Advent.
2. On Thursday, 2nd December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: HOPE. Fr. Austin Norris will conduct the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.

3. The Theme for Christmas 2021 in our parish is: “JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19” and this is the theme for Christmas Crib competition also.

4. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021.

5. Christmas carols Nite 2021 in our parish will be held on Sunday, 12th December after the 6:00pm mass. Cells, associations and communities are all welcome to participate in the Christmas Carols Nite. The entry form is available in the parish office.

6. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing a Christmas program, JINGLE ALL THE WAY on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6:00pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls can register themselves in the parish office. For further details, please see the notice board.

7. There are a few Bible Diaries 2022 in the parish office gifted by someone. Those who wish to have a copy for your reflection, may collect it from the parish office from Monday. It is for free. Pray for the donor, who has gifted them.

8. Our parish calendar for the year 2022 is ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them from 1st December and distribute them in their respective communities.
9. For Mangaon multipurpose hall repair donations, a box has been placed at the main entrance. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box. Cheques, must be drawn in favour of “St. Theresas Church A/C Sant Theresa Seva Parivar”. You will get tax exemption under 80G.

10. Bandra deanery is going to train and form a disaster management team. Four members from each parish are going to be trained in Holy Family hospital from December. They will be taught how to administer First Aid, oxygen concentrators etc. We need four volunteers from our parish. Those interested in this ministry, kindly contact Fr. Henry or the parish office within this week.

11. During this Advent season Oswald Cardinal Gracias – Archbishop of Bombay, appeals all the faithful to contribute towards campaign against hunger and disease. The theme for this year’s campaign is “BE SOMEONE’S REASON TO SMILE – HELP US BRING RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”. The envelops are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION”.
12. Month’s Mind Mass for the souls of Valerian Louis Gigool is on Tuesday 30th November at 7:00pm. Soul of Sr. Jolly Mathew Cheriyanthanath is on Wednesday 1st December, at 7:00pm and Margaret Pereira on 1st December at 5:30pm.

13. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the souls of Joe Pascoal Fernandes on Thursday 2nd December, at 7:00pm
14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 39,008/- Thanks for your generosity.

Notices– Sunday 21st November, 2021.
1. Today is 34th Sunday in ordinary time and it is the solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe.
2. The Eucharistic adorations will begin after the 10am mass. Please note the schedule of the adoration:
11am to 11.45am – Duerello convent sisters
11.45 to 12.30pm – Zone 1
12.30pm to 1.15pm – Zone 2
1.15pm to 2.00pm – Zone 3
2.00pm to 2.45pm – Zone 4
2.45pm to 3.30pm – Daughters of St. Paul sisters
3.30pm to 4.15pm – Gujarati community
4.15pm to 5:00pm – St. Paul Community

We conclude the solemnity of Christ the King with mass at 5:00pm. There will be no 6pm mass today.

3. Next Sunday 28TH November is First Sunday of the Advent.
4. We are going to form a Christmas choir. Those who wish to be part of this choir, kindly give your names to the Liturgy team or to the parish office by 25th November.
5. Bandra deanery is going to train and form a disaster management team. Four members from each parish are going to be trained in Holy Family hospital from December. They will be taught how to administer First Aid, oxygen concentrators etc. We need four volunteers from our parish. Those interested in this ministry, kindly contact Fr. Henry or the parish office by 25th November.
6. First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on Sunday, 20th February 2022.
7. St. Joseph’s Convent International School Bandra opens admissions for the Academic year 2022-23 for Junior K.G. from 29th November to 3rd December 2021. Admissions for girls only. For further details see the notice board.
8. There is an appeal from Mangaon mission for financial help. During Cyclone Nisarga on 3rd June, 2021, the children’s hostel, the presbytery and the multipurpose hall were all badly damaged. The hostel and presbytery are repaired, whereas the multipurpose hall is yet to be repaired. They need Rs. 4, 35,000 for the repair. Those who wish to donate toward this worthy cause, please contact the parish office.
9. Months Mind Mass for the Soul of Rosalind Fernandes is on Wednesday 24th November and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Lena D’Souza is on Friday 26th November . All Masses at 7:00pm.
10. SVP thanks the parishioner for the amount collected for last weekend Rs.12750/-.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 32,542/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 7th November 2021

1. Today is 32nd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Eucharistic ministers will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the 8.30am mass today.

3. The Hope and Life movement will have their meeting on Monday, 8th November in the parish council room. Kindly contact Mrs. Jane Braganza for the details.

4. On Tuesday, 9th November, is the feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica.

5. Next Sunday, 14th November is Children’s day and it is also celebrated as world day of the poor.

6. The Parish Pastoral council will have its meeting on Sunday, 14th November at 11am in the school quadrangle. All the councillors are requested to attend the meeting.

7. Fr. Henry is out of town from 7th to 13th November. During his absence Fr. Caetano Mascarenhas will be in charge.

8. Offertory collection is not made during the mass, instead the boxes for the love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at the side entrance of the church. Kindly drop your offerings in these boxes.

9. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th November.

10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Brenda D’Cruz is on Wednesday 10th November, at 8:00am and for the soul of Anthony Kenneth Hopkins is on Sunday 14th November, at 6:00pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 30,210/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 31st October 2021

1. Today is 31st Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Tomorrow, 1st November we are celebrating the feast of all saints.
3. 2nd November is all Souls day. There is an additional mass at 6pm offered for the multi intentions, placed in the box. The deadline for dropping your intentions is today, Sunday 7pm.
4. Mission Sunday collection made for the Archdiocese of Bombay, propagation of faith amounts to Rs. 93,354/- This amount will be sent to the Archbishop’s house on Monday. Thank you for your generosity.
5. Zone-1 will have a special mass for the departed souls of the Zone on 4th November at 5.30pm.
Zone-2 will have a mass for the departed souls at 8am live-streamed.
on 5th November
Zone-3 will have a special mass for the departed souls at 5.30pm
on 6th November
Zone-4 will have special mass for the departed souls at 5.30pm on 3rd November.
6. The Eucharistic ministers will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on 7th November after the 8.30am mass.
7. We are looking for more cantors and lectors, preferably young people to sing and read at the Holy mass. Those who wish to offer their service, kindly contact the liturgy team or the parish office.
8. Agnel Ashram Bandra, college of Engineering offers undergraduate, post graduate degrees and doctoral programs in mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, artificial engineering and data science. For further information visit the college website: www.frcrce.ac.in or call up 67114002.
9. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Regina John Parmar is on Saturday, 6th November at 7pm.
10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,297/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 17th October 2021

1. Today is 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Please note the timings of the masses: Sundays: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm. Weekdays: 7am, 8am, and 7pm.
3. Kindly follow the covid-19 guidelines strictly: Always wear a mask, sanitize your hands before entering the church, get a thermal screening done at the entrance, sit at the yellow ribbon touching your back on either end of the bench. Families occupy the side rows marked with white ribbon.
4. Today, the archbishop will inaugurate the synod for a synodal church 2021-2023. As a parish, let’s pray for the success of the synod.
5. Next Sunday is Mission Sunday and the theme for the celebration is: “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). In our parish we will celebrate mission Sunday from 22nd to 24th. On Friday, 22nd October, at 8am mass Mrs. Lorna D’ Souza, a lay mission partner will share on “the involvement of the laity in the mission of the church.” On 23rd, Saturday 8am mass Fr. Jerome D’ Souza, SVD will preach on “Church’s mission to the migrants”.
Saturday evening and Sunday masses, SVD missionaries from Mangaon mission will be here to preach on the “mission of the church to the poor and the marginalized.”
6. A separate collection will be made on Mission Sunday for the propagation of faith. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Society for the Propagation of Faith”. A box will be placed at the main entrance marked “Mission Sunday”. Kindly be generous.
7. There is no offertory collection during the mass. Instead, the boxes for love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at two side entrances. You may drop your love offerings in these boxes.
 

8. It is quite encouraging to hear that many communities or clusters are reciting the rosary together. Those communities which are still not doing so, kindly find ways and means to connect with each other and pray either online or offline.
9. We are going to form a new cell in our parish, “Care for Creation.” Those who are interested in working for the environment, kindly give your names to the parish office within this week.
10. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6pm on this day. A box marked with “Mass for the departed Souls” is placed at the main entrance. Kindly drop your mass intentions along with the offerings in this box.
11. Zone- 3 will have a special Mass for the deceased members on Saturday 6th November, at 5:30pm at St. Theresa’s Church. All are requested to attend the Mass.
12. The examiner magazine copies are now available at the church. Please note: from October 30th the price has been increased to Rs. 20 per copy and annual subscription is Rs. 1000. Those who wish to renew their subscriptions, kindly contact examiner office email: mail@examiner.in
13. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the soul of Ivy Gonsalves is on Monday 18th October, at 8am.
14. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Bernard Pietas D’Mello is on Tuesday 19th October at 7:00pm.
15. The SVP will make their usual collection after this Mass. Kindly support them in their charitable activities.

NOTICES– Sunday 10th October, 2021
1. Today is 28th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. The Mass schedule for Sunday is as follows: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm. And the weekday masses are as follows: 7am, 8am, and 7pm. You are requested to vacate the Church soon after the Mass, so that the Church could be sanitized before the next Mass.
3. For the safety of others and for your own safety, only those who are fully vaccinated may come to the Church.
4. Kindly follow the guidelines strictly: Always wear a mask, sanitize your hands before entering the church, get a thermal screening done at the entrance, sit at the yellow ribbon touching your back on either end of the bench. Families occupy the side rows marked with white ribbon. Communion will be distributed outside the church. Kindly receive communion on your left palm placed over your right palm. After receiving communion enter through the main door. Avoid greeting and meeting in the church premises.
5. Offertory collection will not be made during the mass. Instead, the boxes for love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at two side entrances. You may drop your love offerings in these boxes.
6. The month of October is dedicated to Mother Mary. We request all the communities or clusters join in and recite Rosary every day, either online or gathering in small communities in your area. Make sure you wear masks and maintain social distancing.
7. Tuesday 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6:00pm on this day. A box marked with “Mass for the departed Souls” is placed at the main entrance. Kindly drop your Mass intentions along with the offerings in this box.
8. There are several receipts lying in the parish office, which not yet been claimed. Kindly collect them as early as possible.
9. The SVP will make their usual collection next Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th October.
10. Memorial Mass for the Soul of Celine Theresa Pereira is on Wednesday 13th October.
11. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the souls of Simon Albin Parmar and Eva Theresa Pereira is on Thursday 14th October. All the Masses are at 7:00pm.

NOTICES – Sunday, 26th September 2021

1. Today is 26th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Communion will be distributed from 10 to 11am in the church premises. Please come prepared.
3. The feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29th September.
4. The feast of Guardian Angels is celebrated on Saturday, 2nd October.
5. The feast of St. Theresa of Child Jesus, our parish feast will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd October, 2021. Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas S.J., the dean of Bandra deanery will preside over the 8am online mass. As a preparation for the feast, a Triduum will be preached at 8am online mass on 30th September, 1st and 2nd October. Requesting all the parishioners to join in the celebration online.
6. On Sunday, 3rd October, after the 8am mass, the Eucharistic ministers will take Holy Communion for the homebound. Please be prepared to welcome them in your homes.
7. The parish bulletin “Vision” will be published on the feast day of our parish on 3rd October. The councillors are requested to collect the vision copies from the parish office and distribute them to our parishioners. We appreciate the new editorial team for their efficiency in bringing out the bulletin within a short time.
8. Pope Francis has declared October as “Mission Month”. The Holy Father urges all the baptized Christians to engage in the work of evangelization and pray for the missions.
9. The month of October is dedicated to Mother Mary. Until the churches are opened, we urge all the communities or clusters in our zones to recite rosary online every day and pray for the missions.
10. Forty four of our youth will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this evening. Kindly pray for them.
11. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Blaise Eugene Vaz is on Tuesday 28th September, and for the soul of Rachel Virginia Pereira on Saturday, 2nd October. All Masses 8:00am live streamed.

Notices – (Sunday, 25th July, 2021)

1) Today is 17th Sunday in ordinary time. Today we are celebrating parents and grandparents day, as we commemorate the feast of Joachim and Anna, the parents of Blessed Virgin Mary.

2) The Sunday school has prepared a meaningful video program to celebrate our parents and grandparents day, the video-link will be available on the parish whatsaap groups at 9:00am today.

3) The Eucharistic ministers will bring holy communion to the sick and homebound soon after this mass. Kindly be prepared.

4) The TYM is holding a talent hunt competition on the theme “We are one Family”. This is a good opportunity for the entire family to come together to showcase your talents.

5) Next Sunday, 1st August, is the prison ministry Sunday. It is a day dedicated to praying for the prisoner’s reintegration and redemption.

6) The feast of St. John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of the clergy falls on Wednesday, 4th August, however, we are celebrating it on Sunday, 8th August, 2021.

7) The total amount collected for Peter’s pence is Rs.7150/-. The amount will be forwarded to the Archbishop’s house on 30th July. In case, anyone still wants to contribute, you may bring it to the office by 29th July.

8) The parish office will remain open from 10:00am to 1:00pm from Monday to Saturday. You are free to come in for any business.

Notices – Sunday  30th May, 2021

Today we celebrate the feast of Most Holy Trinity.

The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated tomorrow – Monday – 31st May.

The Feast of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ will be celebrated next Sunday 6th June.

The Feast of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on Friday 11th June. The Novena in preparation for the Feast begins on Wednesday 2nd June onwards.

You are encouraged to pay your Sunday collection, Community fund and Love offering by cheque, NEFT or Cash can be drop at the box outside the parish office.

 

CHURCH DONATIONS /  CHURCH ACTIVITIES /  MASSES

Account Name :  ST. Theresa Church

Bank    :   The South Indian Bank Ltd. 

Branch  :   Linking Rd, Bandra(W)

S.B. Account No. :   0157053000004989 

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COMMUNITY FUND

Account Name :  ST. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund

Bank    :   The South Indian Bank Ltd.

Branch  :   Linking Rd, Bandra(W)

S.B. Account No. : – 0157053000050659 

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Kindly book your Mass intentions via WhatsApp of our Parish mobile no – 9004979257. Deadline for Mass booking is from Monday to Friday till 4:00pm.

We will have 15 people for Funeral service without the Mass.

Months Mind Mass for the Souls of – Glenver Percy Patton and  Lourdes Raphel D’Souza is on Wednesday 2nd June. Theresa Jacinto is on Sunday 6th June.

1st Death anniversary Masses for the Souls of – Glenford D’Souza is on Monday 31st May. Patrick Earnest Hayden is on Saturday 5th June.

All Masses are at 8:00am Live streamed.

All are urged to take vaccination seriously as early as possible so that we all can stay safe and healthy.

Our Parish Food kitchen is distributing Food packets from Monday to Saturday at 6:00pm in our Church gate number-1. If you know anyone in your area who is needy kindly direct them to our Parish.

FOOD KITCHEN  (Meal for Poor)

 Account Name : ST. Theresa’s Church Food Kitchen

Bank    :   Bassein Catholic Co.op Bank Ltd.

Branch :    Almeida Park, Bandra (W)

S.B. Account No. : – 052100100000087

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Notices – Sunday 23rd May, 2021.
1) Today we celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost.
2) The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest is celebrated on 27th May.
3) The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated on Sunday 30th May.
4) The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on 31st May.
5) You are encouraged to pay your Sunday collection, Community fund and Love offering by cheque, NEFT or Cash can be drop at the box outside the parish office.
6) Kindly book your Mass intentions via WhatsApp of our Parish mobile no – 9004979257. Deadline for Mass booking is from Monday to Friday till 4:00pm.

7) We will have 15 people for Funeral service without the Mass.

8) Months Mind Mass for the Soul of – Sydney Pereira is on Monday 24th May.
9) 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Leo Anthony Pereira is on Monday 24th May. All Masses at 8:00am Live streamed. ​
10) All are urged to take vaccination seriously as early as possible so that we all can stay safe and healthy.
You are highly encourage to take a Covid Insurance policy. It is available to those upto the age of 65.

Our Parish Food kitchen is distributing Food packets from Monday to Saturday at 6:00pm in our Church gate number-1. If you know anyone in your area who is needy kindly direct them to our Parish.

We thank the generous parishioner for his generosity to add 3 more days in the week to support this noble cause. You are encouraged to donate for this worthy cause.

Notices – Sunday  4th April, 2021

1) 4th April is a Easter Sunday.

2) Easter Sunday Masses will be at 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00am and at 5:00 and 6:00pm.                                                           

3) Goging ahead Masses on Saturday and Sunday evening will be at 5:00 and 6:00pm.

 4) Next Sunday 11th April is the Feast of Divine Mercy. The Feast Mass will be celebrated at 08:30am. Main celebrant is Fr. Gerard, S.J.

5) The sacrament of confirmation will be conferred by Rev. Bishop John Rodrgiues, on Sunday 11th April, during the 5:00pm Mass. This Mass is exclusively for those receiving confirmation.

6) Months Mind Masses : Souls of Aloma D’Souza on Monday 5th April, Cecelia Crasto on Thursday 8th April, soul of Silas Fernandes is on Friday 9th April. All Masses at 7:00am.

7) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-10th and 11th April.

8) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  21st  March, 2021

 1) After various consultations and clarifications, we are happy to resume Holy Mass in our church effective Sunday March 21st timings for Masses unchanged for Sundays and weekdays. The number for each Mass is strictly limited to 50 only; first come first served basis.

Weekdays 7:00 & 8:30 am and 5:30 & 7:00 pm.

Sundays: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Persons above 65 and children below 10 are strongly recommended to stay home and attend the online Mass.

As per the directive from Khar police station that Bags will not be permitted in the Church. Kindly co-operate with the volunteers and the security.

In view of the new strict guidelines a volunteer meeting is being scheduled for Monday March 22nd at 6:00pm in the parish council room. Requesting all willing to assist to kindly attend this very important meeting. Without the support of the volunteers it is difficult to organize Mass in our Church.

2) The Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated on Thursday 25th March.

3) Next Sunday 28th March – is Palm Sunday.

4) Months Mind Mass for the Soul of Oswin Constantine D’Souza is on Thursday 25th March, and for the soul of Sylvia Monteiro is on Friday 26th March, and for the Daisy Carvalho is on Saturday 27th March. All Masses at 7:00am online streamed.

5) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

6) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

7) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

 

Notices – Sunday  14th March, 2021

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Church Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) There will be an additional Mass on weekdays at 5:30pm.

4) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags backpacks for security reasons.

5) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamed on Fridays at 6:00pm.

6) International Women’s day is celebrated on Sunday 14th March.

7) The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Friday 19th March.

8) 1st Death anniversary Mass for Soul of Edwin Lobo is on Tuesday 16th March at 7:00am and for the Soul of Patricia Sequeirra is on Sunday 21st March, at 8:30am.

9) Members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday – 13th and 14th March.

10) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

11) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

12) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  7th March, 2021.

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Church Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) Effective – Monday 8th March, there will be an additional Mass on weekdays at 5:30pm.

4) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags backpacks for security reasons.

5) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamed on Fridays at 6:00pm.

6) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

7) International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th March.

8) Months Mind Mass as follows : Soul of Nancy Mhowdawalla is on Tuesday 9th March. Osla Garrett is on Wednesday 10th March at 7:00am.

9) 1st Death anniversary Mass for Soul of Michael D’Souza is on Sunday 14th March at 8:30am.

10) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-13th and 14th March

11) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

12) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

Notices – Sunday  28th February, 2021.

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags /backpacks for security reasons.

4) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamlined on Fridays at 6:00pm.

5) Our Lenten Mission is on 5th 6th and 7th March after 7:00pm Mass. We encourage all of you to attend it Online, as the number in the Church is limited to 50 only.

6) Priests will be available for Confessions on Saturday – 6th March, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 

7) Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

8) Monday 8th March is celebrated as International Women’s Day.

9) Months Mind Masses ad Follows : Soul of Monica Pereira is on Monday 1st March. Soul of Sheela Mohan Sukhtankar (Teresa Solange D’Abreo) and for Soul of Celine D’Souza is on Wednesday 3rd March and for the Soul of Shirley D’Cruz is on Saturday 6th March. All Masses at 7:00am in the morning.

10) Community Fund, Food Kitchen and Mangaon Mission donation and Candle boxes are kept at the entrance of the Parish office.

11) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

 12) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

Notices – Sunday 21st February, 2021.

1) Based on revised BMC guidelines received we have been advised to restrict number for Masses will be 50 people only.
a) Elderly people above the age of 65 are strongly recommended to stay at home and attend the Online Mass.
b) Stations of the Cross will be only streamlined on Fridays at 6:00pm.
c) All seating arrangements in the Church will be per social distancing norms and families to be requested to follow the same.
d) There will be an additional 7:00am Mass on Sundays from 28th February.

e) Effective 22nd February, 2021, Months Mind Mass and 1st Death anniversary Mass be said only on weekdays at 7:00am LIVE Streamed and Sundays 8:30am LIVE Streamed, during the Lockdown period and NO distribution of snack boxes be permitted inside the Church premises.

f) COVID Prayer be discontinued and instead a moment of silence will be maintained after the Post communion prayer for the COVID Victims.

g) To monitor large crowds at funeral Masses, number for Funeral Masses is restricted to 20 people.

2) Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
3) “Lenten Journey with Joseph” – a 40 Night Pilgrimage is organised on You Tube by St. Pauls Multi Media Channel. It is a 30 minute LIVE Eucharistic Adoration, daily at 10:00pm by St. Pauls fathers. You are invited to join in this LIVE Adoration. Kindly refer to the notice board for details.

4) Months Mind Mass for soul of Owen Francis Drego is on Monday 22nd February at 7:00am.

5) 1st Death anniversary Masses as follows: Soul of Joseph Pascoal Gowria is on Monday 22nd February. Soul of Joseph Francis Coutinho is on Thursday 25th February. Soul of Joseph Percival Franklin Fonseca on Saturday 27th February. All Masses at 7:00am LIVE Streamed and for the Soul of Margaret Alice Mendes is on Sunday 28th February at 8:30am LIVE Streamed.
6) Community Fund, Food Kitchen and Mangaon Mission donation boxes are kept at the entrance of the Parish office.
7) Sunday collection boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

10) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of- “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.
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Notices – Sunday  14th  February, 2021.

1) Sunday 14th February is Holy Childhood. Special collection will be made today. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

 2) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass.

 3) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass.

 4) We pray for speedy recovery of Fr. Charles Vaz, SVD as he is not well and undergoing treatment.

5) Wednesday, 17th February – is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Masses in the morning will be at 7:00 and 8:30 and in the evening 5.00 and 7.00.

6) Stations of the Cross will be held on all the Fridays after the 7:00pm Mass. Gujarati community will conduct Stations of the Cross on Sundays at 2.30pm. This years Lenten theme  is “Return To Me With All Your Heart”.

7) Our parish will have a Lenten Mission from Friday to Sunday – 5th, 6th and 7th March, after the 7:00pm Mass.

8) Food Kitchen will be resuming serving food to the hungry twice a week starting from Ash Wednesday – 17th February. They will currently serve packed meals at 8:00pm.

9) Months Mind Mass for soul of Kishore Kudla is on Saturday 20th February and 1st Death anniversary for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Sunday 21st February. All Masses at 7:00pm.

10)   Members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection on Saturday & Sunday 13th and 14th February.

 11)     Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  7th  February, 2021

 1) PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 7th February, at 11:15am in the School quadrangle.

2) Holy Childhood day will be celebrated on next Sunday 14th February. There will be a special collection made on this day. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

3) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on next Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass. Parents and children will meet on Friday 12th February at 4:00pm.

4) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass. 

5) Wednesday, 17th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence.

6)  Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

 8) Months Mind Masses as follows : Soul of Ahsley Lobo is on Monday 8th February. Soul of Rosalind Maria De Sylva and soul of Brian Philip D’Souza is on Tuesday 9th February. Soul of Piedade Felix Noronha is on Wednesday 10th February. Soul of Enid Pereira is on Saturday 13th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.

9)     1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Denzil Gerald Newnes is on Friday 12th February, at 7:00pm.

10)   The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-13th and 14th February.

11)   We thank Fr. Ivan D’Silva SVD immensely for his presence in our Parish for the past year, as he is changing his residence to the SVD Provincial House and will continue to be the Treasurer of Our school. May the Lord bless Fr. Ivan.

12) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

13) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

  

Notices– Sunday  31st January, 2021.

1) PPC Executive meeting will be held at Monday 1st February, at 5:45pm in Parish council room.

2) Tuesday 02nd February is the Day of Consecrated Life and the feast of Presentation of Our Lord. Candles will be blessed at the 7:00am Mass and will be kept at the 3 entrances of the Church.

3) Wednesday 3rd February is the Feast of St. Blaise. There will be no individual blessing of the Throat, but the general blessing will be given at the end of the Mass.

4) Holy Childhood” will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February. There will be a special collection made on this day. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

5) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for our communicants.

6) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass.

7) Months Mind Mass for the soul of Mary Grace (Meena Satya Narayan Sharma) is on Monday 1st February and for the Soul of Philomena Pinto is on Wednesday 3rd February at 7:00pm Mass.

8) We are happy to announce that Fr. P. David, SVD newly ordained priest assigned to our Parish for pastoral experience. We are happy to welcome Fr. Jose George, SVD who was a Deacon in our parish, to celebrate Mass with us. Heartly congratulations to both of them.

9) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

10) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  24th January, 2021

 1) Sunday of the Word of God is celebrated on Sunday (24th January 2021)

 2) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament.

 3) Tuesday 26th January is a Republic Day. Our Parish Unit of the Bombay Catholic Sabha will conduct the Flag hoisting ceremony in front of the Church after the 7:00am Mass.

 4) 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Agnelo Monteiro is on Sunday 31st January, at 8:30am Mass.

 5) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday 17th January, 2021.

1) Vocation Sunday is celebrated on Sunday 17th January.
2) Christian Unity week will be observed from Monday – 18th till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World. There will be prayer recited post Communion prayer for the Unity of Christians all over the world.
3) Sunday of the Word of God will be celebrated on 24th January. There will be testimonies during each Mass by representatives of the Laity after the post Communion prayer.

4) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament. Your presence is compulsory.

5) Republic day will be celebrated on Tuesday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.

6) Months Mind Mass for the soul of Julian Sequeira is on Monday 18th January and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Leslie Amaral is on Tuesday 19th January, at 7:00pm.
7) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul thank the parishioners for the amount collected last weekend of Rs.15,964/- (Fifteen thousand nine hundred sixty four only)

8) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices– Sunday  10th January, 2020.

1) The Feast of Baptism of Our Lord is celebrated on Sunday 10th January.

 2) Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.

 3) PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 10th January, at 11:00am in the School quadrangle.

 4) The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Friday 15th January. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January at the 7:00pm Mass.

 5) Vocation Sunday will be celebrated on 17th January.

6) Christian Unity week will be observed from 18th January till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World.

7) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament. Your presence is compulsory.

 8) Word of God Sunday will be celebrated on 24th January. 

9) 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Luiza Pascol Pereira is on 14th January, at 7:00pm.

10) Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31st March 2021.

11) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul is making their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday – 9th and 10th January.

12) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

Notices – Sunday 3rd January, 2021.

• The Feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord” is celebrated on Sunday 3rd January.
• A special collection will be made on Sunday 3rd January, for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”. Please drop your contribution in the boxes marked as “African Mission collection”
• Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.
• The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated next Sunday 10th January.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-9th and 10th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated on Friday 15th January.
• The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, 2021 and the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 11th April, 2021.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Helen Ignatius Sutari is on Thursday 7th January and for the soul of Gemma Castellino is on Sunday 10th January, at 7:00pm.
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31st March 2021.
• Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – (Friday –1^st January,2021)   

 Today is the Feast of “Mary, Mother of God”.

• Friday – 1^st January, Mass timings as follows:

Morning 8:30 (Online) and 10:00am

and Evening 5:00 and 7:00pm  (This is not a day of obligation)

• The Feast of the “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated this Sunday 3^rd
• Sunday School Christmas competition Winner – Noah Farias & Runner-up Adelle Nazareth.Consolation prizes will be awarded to all the participants. Thanks to all the children who participated. Your Online E-Certificate will be sent by WhatsApp directly.  You are requested to collect your prizes from the church office on 2nd January 2021 at 10:30am.
•  Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4^th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.
•  The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14^th February, 2021 and the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 11^th April, 2021.
•     Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

            THE PARISH TEAM WISHES YOU ALL  A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ******

Notices – (Sunday –27/12/2020)

• Sunday -27^th December, is the feast of Holy Family – Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

    Mass timings during the pandemic : Weekdays: 7:00am, 8:30am &  7:00pm.

    Effective Sunday –27^th December

    All Sunday Masses at –  Morning : 8:30 & 10:00 and  Evening : 5:00  & 7:00.   

• Be seated where the yellow ribbons are tied, there your back should rest. Family can sit together where the white ribbons are tied.
• Kindly receive the Holy Communion on your left hand and consume with your right hand.
• After receiving Holy Communion, please come back to your original seat.
• You are requested to leave the Church immediately after Mass so that the church can be sanitized.
• The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means you have no obligation to attend the Sunday Mass.
• Due to security reason Parking is not permitted in the Church premises on 31^st December and 1st January 2021
• Thursday 31^st December – Thanksgiving service at 6:00pm followed by Mass at 7:00pm. Due to recent government restrictions the number will be restricted to first come first served basis. However, if there are any new guidelines, we will keep you informed. Thanksgiving service and Mass will be Live streamed Online.
• Friday – 1^st January, Mass timings as follows:

Morning 8:30 and 10:00am and Evening 5:00 and 7:00pm (This is not a day of obligation)  

• The Feast of Holy Innocents is celebrated on Monday 28th December 2020 

• Feast of the “Mary, Mother of God” will be celebrated on Friday 1st January 2021

• A special collection will be made on next Saturday & Sunday – 2^nd and 3rd January for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.
• The Feast of the “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated on Sunday 3 January 2021
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31^st March 2021.
• 1^st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Milly D’Souza in on Thursday 31^st December at 7:00am.

• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Joe Pascoal Fernandes and  1^st Death Mass for the soul of Margaret Injeti is on Saturday  2^nd January, at 7:00pm.

• Since we are not passing the LOVE OFFERING boxes, love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

                                                                                                                                         

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Liturgical Services During Christmas-2020

 21^st December, 2020                                                                        

(Monday – After 7:00pm Mass)

Penitential Service with general absolution    

Live streaming of penitential service will take place and confessions will be heard by priests with prior appointment.

 

On Christmas Eve                                                                     

24^th December, 2020 (Thursday)     

MASSES:

Christmas Eve      :    6:00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Online streaming  :    6:00 p.m. Mass only

 

Christmas Day 25^th December, 2020     (Friday)   

 Masses : 7:00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

No evening Mass on Christmas day.

 

Due to Government restrictions ENTRY TO CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 6:00 and  7:30 p.m will be permitted to those who have a valid   ENTRY COUPON. These Coupons are available at the Parish office from  Monday -21^st December, 2020, at 10:00a.m. on, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

 

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY                                                               

27^th December, 2020 (Sunday)

Masses                                                                                            

Morning : 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m

Evening  : 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

 

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY – 27^th DECEMBER, 2020 Sunday Masses at –  Morning : 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and Evening : 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Notices – (Sunday –20/12/2020)       

• Today is the FOURTH Sunday of Advent. The Theme is LOVE. The image for this Sunday is MARY.

 

Weekdays: 7:00am, 8:30am and 7:00pm.

Remember the Basics:

• Please do the temperature scanning.
• Use your Mask always
• Sanitise your hands.
• Keep social distancing all the time.
• Be seated where the yellow ribbons are tied, there your back should rest. Family can sit together where the white ribbons are tied.
• Kindly receive the Holy Communion on your left hand and consume with your right hand.
• After receiving Holy Communion, please come back to your original seat.
• Please co operate with the volunteers.
• We have discontinued the Mass intention booking by WhatsApp. You are invited to book your masses by coming to parish office.
• You are requested to leave the Church immediately after Mass so that the church can be sanitized.
• The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means you have no obligation to attend the Sunday Mass.
• We thank all the participants, the hosts/the organising team for the online carols night on 13^th of December.

 

• The Sunday school will premiere the Christmas Story retold on Sunday 20^th December, at 12 noon via You Tube. Please don’t forget to tune in and watch the children who have done a fantastic job.

 

• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Lena D’Souza is on Saturday 26^th December, at 7:00pm.

 

• Parish office will remain open from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

 

• 225 “Christmas Hampers” for the poor were distributed on 18^th and 19^th of December, 2020. The thank all those who have donated for this project.

 

• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul thank the parishioners for the amount collected last weekend of Rs.11,020/-. (Rupees Eleven thousand twenty only)

 

• Since we are not passing the LOVE OFFERING boxes, love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

 

NOTICE – (Sunday 09th August 2020)

 1)     Today is Vianney Sunday.

       We pray for all the Priests of Archdiocese

The second collection for Vianney Sunday – Cheques in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”, should be dropped in the Parish office (Monday to Saturday – from 10:00am to 1:00pm)

 2)    Our Parish office will be open to receive Community fund and Love offerings / Sunday Collection, from Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

3)   Mass Intention booking done only on WHATSAPP to the following mobile no.  9745612105.

 4)  Marriage preparation course is available on the following website:  www.snehalayafamily.com

 

Notices – (Sunday 15th March, 2020)

• The Community Fund collection for financial year ending 31-March-2020, is Rs.16,38,700/- (Sixteen lacs thirty-eight thousand seven hundred rupees only) to date. We still have a few days before the financial year comes to close. This is a self-reminder to parishioners who have not yet contributed, request you to kindly handover your contribution by Cash or cheque not later than 31-March-2020, at the Parish office.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on Tuesday 17th March, at 7:30pm. Topic: “Gethsemane” and the preacher is: Br. Francis D’souza from Mira Road.
• Bible study on Wednesday 18th March after the Novena, Topic: Justice… A Cardinal Virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and Theological Virtues.
• Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Thursday 19th March.
• Our Parish is organising a Music/ Worship / revival entitled – “The Last Words”, by Open Secret on Palm Sunday -5th April, from 7:00pm onwards. Please save the date.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Saturday 21st March, at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.
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Notices – (Sunday 08th March, 2020)

• International women’s day will be celebrated on Sunday 8th March.
• Members of Hope and life are requested to meet in the Council room at 5:30pm on Monday 9th March.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Breakthrough, true prayer – Mark: 9:29” by Br. Ralph D’Souza, on Tuesday 10th March, at 7:30pm.
• Adrian Rosario of OLCM will be conducting an interactive session called “Managing Conflict”, for Parish cells and associations on Tuesday 10th March, from 5:00pm to 6:40pm, in the Parish council room. Request at least two members of each Cell to attend. More are welcome.
• There will be a Semi Night vigil on the topic – Family, on Saturday 14th March, from 8:00 to 11:00pm. Preacher is Fr. Edward D’Cunha.
• Fathers from Mangaon will be here for Mission preaching on next Saturday & Sunday- 14th and 15th March at all Masses. Home Grown Raggi and vegetables will be available for sale.
• All Mumbai walking pilgrimage for Peace will be on Saturday 28th March, starting at 10:30pm from Cross Maidan – Dhobi Talao, terminating at Mount Mary’s Basilica – Bandra. His eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias will flag off the walking pilgrimage and Bishop John Rodrigues will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Mount Mary’s Basilica.
• Our Parish is organising a Music/ Worship / revival entitled – The Last Words”, by Open Secret on Palm Sunday -5th April, from 7:00pm onwards. Please save the date.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Denzil Gerald Newnes is on Thursday 12th March, at 7:00pm.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 01st March, 2020)

The Community Fund collection for financial year ending 31-March-2020, is Rs.13,40,000/- (Thirteen lacs forty thousand rupees) to date. We still have a few days before the financial year comes to close. This is a self reminder to parishioners who have not yet contributed, request you to kindly handover your contribution by Cash or cheque not later than 31-March-2020, at the Parish office.

• PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Precious Blood of Jesus” by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 3rd March, at 7:30pm.
• Bible study class will be on Wednesday 4th March, after the Novena in the Parish council room. Topic – Prudence… a Cardinal virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and theological virtues.
• Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 6.15pm in Konkani and 7.30pm in English and on Sundays at 2:30pm in Gujarati and at 3.30pm in Hindi.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms. This collection will be sent to the Archbishop’s House to support the Archdiocesan Seminary at Goregaon. Cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay.
• International women’s day will be celebrated next Sunday 8th March.
• Please collect the 1st Holy Communion photos from the Parish office.
• Our Parish MTNL telephone line is not working. The contact Mobile number is – 9004979257.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Grace Ferreira is on Tuesday 3rd March, at 7:00pm and Months Mind Mass for the soul of Eva Anthony D’Souza is on Sunday 8th March, at 6:00pm.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next weekend.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 23rd February, 2020)

 

• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on 23rd February. The Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz soon after the 6:00pm Mass. All are invited to come and Cheer your zones. Attractive spot prizes for audience participation.
• On this special occasion of the Word of God Sunday being celebrated in our parish, the daughters of St. Paul sisters will be making available their new mini-pocket size Gospel and Psalms, at a discounted rate, on Sunday 23rd February, after all the Masses. It will be offered at a discounted rate.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 24th February at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk “God’s purpose for my life” by preacher Br. Francis D’Souza on Tuesday 25th February at 7:30pm.
• Wednesday, 26th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed at the 6.15am mass and imposition of ashes will be done during each Mass. Masses will be at 6.15, 7.00 and 8:00 in the morning and at 6.00 and 7.00 in the evening. Hindi Mass will be at 4:00pm.
• Lenten Crosses will be blessed on Ash Wednesday, during the 7:00am mass.  Animators are requested to collect the Lenten Crosses from the church office.
• In preparation for lent there will be special confessions on 24th and 25th of February (Monday and Tuesday) from 6.30pm to 7:00pm.
• Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 6.15pm in Konkani and 7.30pm in English and on Sundays at 2:30pm in Gujarati and at 3.30pm in Hindi.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms. This collection will be sent to the Archbishop’s House to support the Archdiocesan Seminary at Goregaon. Cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay.
• Lenten programme cards are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly pick one for each family.
• There will be a Lenten retreat, from 28th February to 1st March, at St. Francis Assisi church, Bandra, conducted by the Potta fathers. For details refer to the banner or the notice board.
• Women’s Cell of our parish is conducting an interactive session by nutritionist Bhavita Patel for women of our parish on Saturday 29th February, from 5 to 6:30pm in the parish council room. Kindly register your names in the parish office. Entry fee is Rs.50/-only.
• Announcement from our Cardinal. “We are happy to announce the fourth Cohort of “Take Charge mentoring”, a leadership programme for Catholic youth between 16 and 21 years and living in Mumbai. Applications are to be submitted by February 29th, 2020 at takecharge.in. We encourage youth to take advantage of this unique opportunity”.
• The birth Centenary of Cardinal Simon Pimenta is on Sunday 1st March. Cardinal Oswald will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 9:30am at St. John the Evangelist church, Marol.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open to either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• Urban Community development centre (UCDC) has now shifted premises from Pradeep building on the 14th Road – to SVD Provincial House, 32nd Road, Bandra (W). Opposite Thadomal Shahani engineering college / National college.
• Please collect the 1st Holy Communion photos from the Parish office.
• Memorial Mass for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Thursday 27th February, and Months mind Mass for the soul of Agnelo J. Monteiro is on Saturday 29th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.
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Notices – (Sunday 16th February, 2020)

 

• First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 16th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for our 16 Communicants.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their usual monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday- 15th and 16th February.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for Divine healing service by Fr. Allwyn Misquitta, SDB, on Tuesday 18th February at 7:30pm.
• Deanery SCC training will be held on 20th February, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church hall, for Parish councillors, animators and religious.
• Fatima Community – 14th Road, will be having their Mass on Friday 21st February, at 7:00pm, at U.C.D.C.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on 23rd February. The Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level, soon after the 6:00pm Mass. All are invited to come and Cheer your zones. Attractive spot prizes for audience participation.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 24th February at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Wednesday, 26th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed at the 6.15am mass and imposition of ashes will be done during each Mass. Masses will be at 6.15, 7.00 and 8:00 in the morning and at 6.00 and 7.00 in the evening. Hindi Mass will be celebrated at 4:00pm.
• In preparation for Lent there will be special confessions on 24th and 25th of February (Monday and Tuesday) from 6.30pm to 7:00pm.
• Women’s Cell of our parish is conducting an interactive session by nutritionist Bhavita Patel for women of our parish on Saturday 29th February, from 5 to 6:30pm in the parish council room. Kindly register your names in the parish office. Entry fee is Rs.50/-only.
• Announcement from our Cardinal. “We are happy to announce the fourth Cohort of “Take Charge mentoring”, a leadership programme for Catholic youth between 16 and 21 years and living in Mumbai. Applications are to be submitted by February 29th, 2020 at takecharge.in. We encourage youth to take advantage of this unique opportunity”.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open to either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• There will be a Lenten retreat, from 28th February to 1st March, at Francis Assisi church, Bandra, conducted by the Potta fathers. For details refer to the banner or the notice board.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Flory Mundkur is on Monday 17th February, and for the soul of Roland Rocky Sutari is on Thursday 20th February and Months Mind Mass for the soul of Leslie Amaral is on Wednesday 19th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 9th February, 2020)

 

• Holy Childhood” will be celebrated on Sunday 9th February. There will be a special collection made after each Holy Mass on 8th and 9th February. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”
• Our SCC Festival 2020 is on Sunday- 9th February at 6.00pm Mass and followed by get together in the school.
• Peter’s Profile Ministry invites you to a session to address questions regarding “LIVING WILL”, “Mercy Killing” and “Withdrawing Life Support “at Loyola Hall, St. Peters church, from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday 9th February.
• There will be a special blessing for students who will be appearing for exams this year during the 7.00pm Mass on Monday10th February.
• Members of the Hope and life are requested to meet in the council room on Monday 10th February, at 5:30pm.
• A meeting for all the Eucharistic ministers is scheduled on Monday 10th February, at 7:30pm. The new ones to be commissioned are also to take part. It is compulsory for all the Eucharistic members to attend in the council room. The commissioning of the new EMHC and recommissioning of the old one will be on 15th Feb during the 7.00 pm Mass.
• The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be celebrated on Tuesday 11th February. It is also World day of the Sick.
• On 11th February there will be a Candle procession at 7:15pm, from the Main Village Cross to Gomes compound, followed by Mass at 7:30pm, at Gomes Compound, Old Khar. All parishioners are invited for the Mass.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “When God seems Quite”, by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 11th February at 7:30pm.
• The Bombay Catholic Sabha, is having a talk on CAA, NPR, NRC on Saturday 15th February, in our school quadrangle from 7:30 to 9:00pm. We invite you to come and understand the concepts of which we are still unclear.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February.
• First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 16th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for the 16 Communicants.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. All are welcome.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Gemma Castellano and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Richard Sequeirra is on Sunday 9th February, at 6:00pm
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Luiza Pascol Pereira is on Thursday 13th February, at 7:00pm.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Hilda Peter Goveas is on Monday 10th February, and for the soul of Grace Robert D’Souza is on Friday 14th February, at 7:00pm and for the soul of Hazel Ruby Branche is on Sunday 16th February, at 6:00pm.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their usual monthly collection on next Saturday and Sunday- 15th and 16th February.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.

 

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Notices – (Sunday 26th January, 2020)

 

• Republic day will be on Sunday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.
• Khar East Indian Welfare Association presents their annual East Indian singing competition on Sunday- 26th January, at 5:30pm in our school quadrangle.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Change on Tuesday”, by Noeline from our parish, on Tuesday 28th January, at 7:30pm.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 27th January, at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 2nd February at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Sunday 02nd February is the Day of Consecrated Life and the feast of Presentation of Our Lord. Candles will be blessed and distributed at the 7:00am Mass. All the religious from our parish will join us for the evening Mass at 6:00pm.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00am, at our school ground. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Booking for Mass intentions from March and April 2020, morning Masses will commence from Monday 3rd February. Kindly note a maximum of only two intentions per family.
• A Bus has been arranged to Tabor Ashram on 1st Friday – 7th February. Charges Rs.100/-. Please contact Mr. Arun or the parish office.
• Our SCC Festival 2020 is planned for 9th February.  All parishioners are invited.  It starts with Mass at 6:00pm in our church, followed by a procession to the school quadrangle for the celebration. Please collect your snack coupons from the parish office from Tuesday  28th January.  Last date 6th February at 7:00pm. A commitment fee of Rs.10 for the coupon, in order to estimate the number for catering.
• The Bombay Catholic Sabha, is having a talk on CAA, NPR, NRC on Saturday 15th February, in our school quadrangle from 7:30 to 9:00pm. We invited you to come and understand the concepts of which we are still unclear.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February, from 6:00pm onwards at St. Andrew’s college chapel and campus. Kindly check the notice board for details. Family Cell members will be seated for registration and passes after every Mass on 25th & 26th January.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Theresa Mendonca is on Wednesday 29th January and for the soul of Denzil Aloysius Pereira is on Thursday 30th January, at 7:00pm.
• Months mind Mass for the soul of Margret Injeti is on Sunday 2nd February, at 6:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ___________________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 19th January, 2020)

 

• Vocation Sunday is celebrated on Sunday 19th January.
• The Bombay East Indian association is having a legal seminar on Sunday 19th January, at 10:00am at St. Michael’s auditorium. The topics are Co-op. society laws, revenue mutation entries, rent act provisions. You all are invited. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Letting Go”, by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 21st January, at 7:30pm.
• Yashodhan Community Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 22nd January, at 7:30pm in Nelson Bugri compound, Old Khar, Opp. Link Apartment.
• Bible study is on Wednesday 22nd January, after the Novena. Topic ….. Hope – A Theological virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and Theological Virtues.
• The SCC Steering Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd January, at 7:30 pm in the parish council room. All priests, SCC Animators, community coordinators and zone coordinators are invited.
• The Women Cell of our Parish is conducting a Holy hour to pray for all the sick members of our parish on Saturday 25th January, from 4:30pm to 5:40pm, at the Chapel of Daughters of St. Paul, conducted by Fr. Anil Fernandes. All parishioners are cordially invited to join us.
• On Republic day – Sunday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• The SCC Festival 2020 is planned for 9th February.  All parishioners, all cells and associations, Animators, community coordinators priests and religious of all congregations, are invited.  It starts with the mass at 6:00pm in our church. Followed by fun and celebration in the school quadrangle. Please collect your snack coupons from the parish office from Tuesday  28th January.  Last date 6th February at 7:00pm. A commitment fee of Rs. 10 for the coupon, in order to estimate the number for catering.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February, from 6:00pm onwards at St. Andrew’s college chapel and campus. Kindly check the notice board for details. Family Cell members will be seated for registration and passes after every Mass on 25th & 26th January.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 12th January, 2020)

 

• The feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated Sunday 12th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Wednesday 15th January at 7:00pm Mass. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January, at evening Mass. Please note there will be no Novena on 15th January.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection this weekend on 11th and 12th January.
• The members of Hope and Life will meet on Monday 13th January, at 5:30pm in the council room.
• Vocation Sunday will be celebrated on 19th January.
• Christian unity week will be observed from 18th January till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World.
• The Women Cell of our Parish is conducting a Holy hour to pray for all the sick members of our parish on Saturday 25th January, from 4:30pm to 5:40pm, at the Chapel of Daughters of St. Paul, conducted by Fr. Anil Kiran Fernandes. All parishioners are cordially invited to join us.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00 a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Olegrey Steven Pereira is on Monday 13th January, at 7:00pm.
• For further details please see the notice board.

 

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Notices – (Sunday 5th January, 2020)

 

• The Feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated on Sunday 5th January.
• A special collection will be made this weekend 4th and 5th January, for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.
• PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 5th January, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• The feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated next Sunday 12th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Wednesday 15th January. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January. There will be a short documentary on St. Arnold Janssen on Friday 10th January, at the 7:00pm Mass.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Ruth Pinto is on Wednesday 8th January, at 7:00pm.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-11th and 12th January.
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2019 to March 2020, kindly do so by 31st March 2020.
• For further details please see the notice board.

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS – JULY 9, 2023

1. Today is the 14th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” today from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in our parish council room. You may kindly come and check your name.

3. The Theresian Youth Choir completes 40 years today. We thank them for their committed service to the parish.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Worship” by Arun D’ Silva on Tuesday, 11th July after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Members of Hope & Life are requested to come for a meeting on Monday, 10th July at 5:45 pm in the parish Council Room

6. You are invited to a Bible study on Second Corinthians on Wednesday, 12th July at 7:40 pm in the parish council room.

7. There is an orientation for the youth of our parish by Adrian Rosario on Sunday, 16th July at 11:00 am in the parish council room. All the youth are urged to attend this talk.

8. Regarding our response to Manipur crisis, the archbishop of Bombay held a discussion with the clergy in Goregaon on 6th July. We are asked to wait for the concrete suggestions from the archbishop’s house to reach out to the suffering people.

9. The Archdiocesan Women’s commission in collaboration with the Sophia Centre for Women’s studies is organizing the Women’s Leadership Training Program at St. John Bosco Church, Borivali from 15th July to 3rd September 2023. There are limited seats. Hence, register early. Details are on the notice board.

10. The St. Andrew’s All Bandra Parish Talent Contest will be held on the 13th, 20th, 27th August and 3rd September. The contests are in Music, Dance, Elocution, Dramatics as well as in Poster. All are invited to be part of this event either as contestant or assisting in your zone. Details are on the website “allbandraparishzonals.com”

11. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays has been resumed. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it in the baskets placed at St. Anthony’s statue.

12. This month we are making a collection for Peter’s Pence. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “Peter’s Pence”. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay” This money will be sent to Rome through the nunciature in Delhi.
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.45,203/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – JULY 2, 2023
1. Today is the 13th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as faith formation Sunday.

2. PPC meeting will be held tomorrow/Today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

3. The new parish pastoral council has been already inducted and is at the service of the parish. Following are the office bearers: Mr. Errol Ferreira – vice president; Mr. Bosco Pereira – secretary and Mrs. Nancy Rodrigues – joint secretary.

4. Our Parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “The Power of Praise” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 4th July after the 7:00pm mass.

5. On First Friday, 7th July, the zonal pastors will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound in the morning.

6. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with adoration will be held after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. We are in the process of updating the parish data. The community leaders or the animators will visit your families for updating the information. Kindly cooperate with them.

8. Our parish prayer group invites you to a semi-night vigil led by Fr. Clifford D’Souza with Eucharistic adoration on Saturday, 8th July from 8 pm to 11 pm, in the church.

9. Holy Family Hospital is organizing a seminar on Cholesterol: the good, the bad & the ugly by Dr. Lipeeka Parulekar on 8th July. Details are on the notice board.

10. UCDC has the following clinics functioning at the SVD provincial House, opposite National college: Physiotherapy, dentistry, orthodontist, homeopathy, ophthalmic, ayurveda and dietetics. Details are on the notice board.

11. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays has been resumed. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it in the baskets placed at St. Anthony’s statue.

12. The SVP will make their monthly collection on coming Saturday and Sunday, 8th, and 9th July. Kindly be generous with them.

13. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” on Sunday, 9th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm in our parish council room. You may kindly come and check your name.

14. This month we are making a collection for Peter’s Pence. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “Peter’s Pence”. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay” This money will be sent to Rome through the nunciature in Delhi.

15. 1st Death Anniversary of Elmer Lazrado is on Wednesday,5th July at 7:00 pm

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 35,465/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – JUNE 25, 2023

1. Today is the 12th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Laity Sunday. Sunday, 2nd July will be observed as Sunday for peace and prayer for the suffering people in Manipur.

2. We have begun the Sunday school. Once again, a reminder to all the parents, kindly send your children for children’s mass at 8:30 am followed by Sunday school. Kindly take this responsibility seriously. We are planning to serve some snacks for children every Sunday. Sponsors are most welcome.

3. PPC meeting will be held on Sunday, 2nd July at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

4. Our parish needs more altar servers to serve at the mass. Parents, kindly encourage your children to join the altar servers’ association. Give your names to the office at the earliest.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “The Word” by Fr. Henry D’Souza on Tuesday 27th June after the 7:00 pm mass.

6. St. Anthony’s bread on Tuesdays which was stopped during Covid will be resumed from coming Tuesday. Those who wish to bring bread and milk for the poor and the needy, may leave it at St. Anthony’s statue.

7. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Those interested, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

8. St. Andrew’s all Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 13th , 20th, 27th August and 3rd September 2023 at St. Andrew’s auditorium in Music, choirs, elocution, dance, dramatics and poster. We highly encourage our parishioners to actively participate in the zonals.

9. The Laity training centre is conducting two courses on Basic Counselling Skills and Training of the Trainers. The details are on the notice board. We highly encourage you to attend these workshops.

10. F.I.A.M.C. Bio-Medical Ethics Centre Goregaon East announces the 20th course in Bioethics designed to protect, preserve and promote the gift of life. This course is for catechists, nurses, religious, professionals, teachers, social workers, lawyers, psychologists, counsellors and medical personnel. The course is online and begins on Sunday, 9th July. Those interested please check the notice board.

11. St. Paul’s Institute of Communication is offering diploma in Film making, advertising, and journalism starting in July 2023. For details refer the notice board.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Peter’s parish unit is organizing a camp on “Search your name on the Electoral Roll” on all the Sunday’s of July from 9.30am to 11.30am in the assembly Hall. You may go there and check your name. The details are on the notice board.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Greta D’Souza is on Tuesday, 27th June at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,380/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sunday, June 18, 2023
1. Today is the 11th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Coming Sunday, 25th June is the Laity Sunday.

3. Today we begin the Sunday school. Parents are requested to send their children every Sunday for 8:30am children’s mass followed by Sunday school. Sponsors for children’s snacks on Sundays are most welcome. Those who wish to sponsor snacks, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

4. Today during the 10:00 am mass the new PPC will be inducted. Kindly pray that the Holy Spirit guides all our community leaders in their commitment. The PPC meeting will be held today at 10am in the parish council room.

5. Please note your new zonal pastors: Zone 1 – Fr. Felix; Zone 2 – Fr. Antony; Zone 3 – Fr. Henry; Zone 4 – Fr. Nicky. The spiritual directors for various cells and associations are put up on the notice board.

6. On Saturday, 24th June is the solemnity of the birth St. John the Baptist.

7. Coming Sunday, 25th June, at 9:30 am there is a meeting of the parents of the First Holy Communicants in the school council room. Attendance of at least one parent is compulsory.

8. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Giving the Good News” by Fr. Norbert D’Souza on Tuesday, 20th June after the 7:00 pm mass.

9. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Those interested, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

10. St. Andrew’s all Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 13th, 20th, and 27th August and 3rd September 2023 at St. Andrew’s auditorium in Music, choirs, elocution, dance, dramatics and poster. We highly encourage our parishioners to actively participate in the zonals.
11. VISION copies for this quarter are ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them and distribute to the respective communities at the earliest.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having their A. G. M. on Friday, 30th June at 7:00 pm in the Council Room. All B.C.S. are cordially invited.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Mariano D’ Mello is on Thursday,22nd June at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 42,130/- and the SVP collection is Rs. 20,385. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – CORPUS CHRISTIE SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. In preparation for the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, on Thursday, 15th June from 7.30pm to 8.30pm we have holy hour. We urge everyone to come and spend time in prayer.

3. The feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated on 16th June. The 7:00 pm feast mass will be celebrated by Fr. David MMI from St. Anne’s.

4. Sunday school 2023-24 begins on Sunday,18th June. All the children are urged to come for the 8.30am children’s mass and attend the Sunday school without fail. Parents, kindly take this responsibility seriously.

5. The New PPC will meet on Sunday,18th June at 11:00 am in the council room for orientation by Fr. Patrick D’ Mello followed by meeting. We urge all the members to attend this session without fail.

6. There is no representative from the Alphonsa community of Zone 3 in the PPC. This is a final request to the community to send their representative. If no one comes forward, this community will be left out.

7. The parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Do you love me?” by Noeline D’Costa, after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 13th June.

8. The Archdiocese of Bombay is conducting a course on Basics of Inter Religious dialogue from 23rd July. We urge some of our parishioners to attend this course. Interested, may kindly meet Fr. Henry.

9. Joseph Cardijn Technical school is offering two years ITI courses in fitter, electrician, and motor mechanic. For details, see the notice board.

10. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the council room on Monday, 12th June for a meeting at 5:45 pm.

11. Theresian Diamond AGM cum elections will be held on Saturday, 17th June at 5:00 pm in the council room. All members are requested to attend.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having their A. G. M. on Friday, 30th June at 7:00 pm in the Council Room. All B.C.S. are cordially invited.
13. Duruelo school has vacancies for Marati with Hindi teacher, DED teachers, & music teacher. Contact the school.

14. The family cell of St. John Bosco parish, Borivali is organizing a program for Catholic spinsters and bachelors of marriageable age on Sunday, 9th July 2023. For details, see the notice board.

15. 1st Death Anniversary of Dinesh Parmar is on Thursday,15th June at 7:00 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 50,682/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – TRINITY SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.

2. Coming Sunday is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. During the 10:00am mass new extraordinary ministers will be inducted in, and the existing ministers will renew their commitment.

3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound after the mass today.

4. The feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be celebrated on 16th June. In preparation for this feast, from 7th June, the Novena will be prayed at the mass.

5. The New PPC will meet for their first meeting on 18th June at 11:00 am in the council room. Members are requested to mark this date in the calendar. It is mandatory that all members are present for this meeting.

6. Till date, the Alphonsa community of Zone III is not represented in the PPC. Anyone who would like to give his/her service, kindly meet Fr. Henry by 6th June.

7. Our parish prayer group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on “Called To be a Disciple” by Mikhail Lobo, after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 6th June.

8. In view of National Cancer Survivor’s Day 2023, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a comprehensive Cancer Screening for males and females on 5th June with discounted rates. There is also a free seminar on Hypertension on 10th June. Details are on the notice board.

9. SVP will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday, 10th and 11th June.

10. Month’s Mind of Wilfred Menezes is on Tuesday, 6th June at 7:00 pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.60,950/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 28th, 2023

1. Today is Pentecost Sunday. With this celebration, we end the Easter Season.

2. We will resume the 8:00 am mass from Monday, 29th May.

3. The feast of the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31st May.

4. Coming Sunday, 4th June, is the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity.

5. The first Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 2nd June will be held after the 7:00 pm mass with adoration and chaplet of divine mercy.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you to a teaching on the Holy Rosary and praise and worship after the 7:00 pm Mass on Tuesday, 30th May.

7. The Easter House blessings have been completed in all the four zones. In case, any house is left out, you may contact your zonal pastor and get it blessed before June 15.

8. We thank our parish prayer group for organizing three-day Triduum by Fr. Ashlyn Chand in preparation for the Pentecost.

9. 1st Death Anniversary of Francis Anthony Fernandes is on Sunday,28th May at 6:00 pm.

10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.48,545/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 21st May 2023

1. Today is the feast of The Ascension of The Lord.

2. The parish prayer group invites you to a time of worship and a teaching on “The Power of Intercession” by Lorna D’ Silva on Tuesday, 23rd May after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. In preparation for the solemnity of the feast of The Pentecost, we are organising a Triduum. It will be preached by Fr. Ashlyn Chand from Thursday, 25th to Saturday, 27th at the 7:00 p.m. mass. There will be worship and preaching after mass, till 9.15 pm on Thursday and Friday and Eucharistic adoration till 10:00 p.m. on Saturday,28th May. We encourage all of you to participate in this great spiritual preparation.

4. St. Andrew’s Centre for Philosophy and Performing Arts with the support of St. Andrew’s Church present a play “Morning Star” on Monday,29th May at 7:00 pm at St. Andrew’s Auditorium…a journey from the Immaculate Conception of Mary to the Annunciation. The Story brings out the lives of women that built the Christian faith-Mary and her mother Anne. Free passes are available at St. Andrew’s parish office from Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. We encourage our parishioners to avail this rare change. Details are on the notice board.

5. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.44,740/- and SVP collection Rs.20,385/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 14th May 2023

1. Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter.

2. The parish prayer group invites you to a time of worship and a teaching on “Life with the Holy Spirit” by Ashley Arickswamy on Tuesday, 16th May after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. Zone IV invites you for the celebration of the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 14th May. The celebration begins with a procession at 6:00 pm from the village cross ending with the Holy Eucharist and fellowship.

4. Thank you for your contribution towards the Manipur Chapel Project. Those who have contributed and have given their name and amount, please collect your receipts from the parish office.

5. Catholic students wishing to pursue media and management graduate and postgraduate courses are welcome to join St. Paul Institute of Communication Education, Bandra West. For details, please see the notice board.

6. The Bombay East Indian Association have organised “The 8th East Indian Samaj Mahotsav 2023” on Monday, 22nd May at Bhate Bunder Shrine of Our Lady of Vailankanni, Uttan. The Mass in Marathi East Indian Dialect at 5:00 pm by His Eminence Cardinal Oswald Gracias. Followed by the cultural programme.

7. 1st Death Anniversary of Mary Sacratissima Severes is on Sunday, 14th May at 6:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Mabel Janet Rebello is on Friday, 19th May at 7:00 pm

8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,486/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 7th May 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Easter.

2. We urge all the communities to organize Rosary in your own respective communities in the month of May.

3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound today after the mass.

4. Zone IV invites you for the celebration of the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 14th May. The celebration begins with a procession at 6:00 pm from the village cross ending with the Holy Eucharist and fellowship.

5. The painting of the lobby of parochial house, the council room and the washrooms is in progress. The adoration chapel remains closed till 10th May and council room will remain closed till 15th of May.

6. The parish grotto has been demolished and new grotto will be built in the same place. Inconvenience caused to the devotees is regretted. Kindly pray for the success of this project.

7. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion and those who desire to attend regular Sunday school from Jr. KG to Std 10 is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office Kindly fill in the forms and submit them to the office by 3rd June.

8. Holy Family Hospital is organizing a Free Seminar on Emergency and First Aid by Jr. Consultant Emergency Medicine – Dr. Farzin Vajifadr. Details are on the notice board.

9. Fr. Henry, the parish priest is on vacation from 7th to 23rd May. In his absence, Fr. Antony will be in charge.

10. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (13th & 14th May).

11. Month’s Mind of Vaishali Ganpat Mhatre is on Wednesday,10th May at 7:00 pm

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,515/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 30th APRIL 2023

1. Today is the fourth Sunday of Easter.

2. Monday, 1st May is the feast of St. Joseph the worker.

3. Wednesday, 3rd May, is the feast of Apostles Philip and James.

4. We urge all the communities to organize Rosary in your own respective communities in the month of May.

5. The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on 5th May will be prayed after the 7:00 p.m. Mass.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on “The Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Charisms” by Priya D’Souza on Tuesday 2nd May after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound on 7th May after the mass.

8. Since the priests are on vacation in the month of May, the 8:00 am mass during the weekdays will be dropped. There will be only two masses at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Inconvenience is regretted.

9. The existing parish grotto will be demolished for redesigning. The work will commence from the first week of May. We will make alternative arrangements for those who come to pray at the grotto in May.

10. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office. Kindly fill in the forms and submit them to the office by 3rd June.

11. Month’s Mind of Elizabeth Newnes on Tuesday,2nd May at 7:00 pm.

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.41,295/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Third Sunday of Easter.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and teaching, on ‘The Power of the Resurrection’ by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday 25th April, after the 7pm mass.

3. We are organizing a five-day workshop on Growth mindset and personality development through art and fun activities for children between the age of 10 to 15 years from 28th April to 2nd May from 9.30am to 11.30am in the parish council room. Only 25 children will be admitted on first come first served basis. The resource person is Ms. Sheriffa D’Lima, certified life-coach. Register immediately with Rs. 50/- in the parish office.

4. Since the priests are on holiday in the month of May, during the weekdays in May, the 8am mass will be dropped. There will be only two masses at 7am and 7pm. The adoration on Thursdays also will be dropped in the month of May.

5. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on “NEW LIFE” on Wednesday, 26th April at 7.45pm in the parish council room.

6. Registration for enrolling children who desire to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion and those who desire to attend regular Sunday school from Jr. KG to Std 10 is compulsory. The registration forms are available in the parish office from 26th April. The forms must be duly filled in and submitted to the office by 3rd June.

7. There will be a game of Housie for the senior citizens of our parish, on Saturday, 29th April at 5pm in the parish council room.

8. The internal and external repairs of the church that started on 10th September 2022 are now complete. The total amount spent for repairs is Rs. 35 lakhs. The total donation received towards the repairs is Rs. 6,27,000. Our sincere thanks to the generous donors.

9. Since the school painting is going on, Vacation Bible Joy which supposed to be held in May has been postponed to Diwali vacation.

10. The 1st Death Anniversary of Catherine Arickswamy is on Friday, 28th April at 7:00 pm and the 1st Death Anniversary of Jeffery D’Souza is on Saturday, 29th April at 7:00 pm

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 48,152 and the SVP collection Rs. 26,440. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 16th APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Second Sunday of Easter and it is celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday.

2. PPC will hold its meeting today at 11:00 am in the council room.

3. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching, on ‘New Life’ by Fr. Clifton Mendonca on Tuesday, 18th April, after the 7:00 pm mass.

4. The Bible cell is organising Vacation Bible Joy for school children of Std 1 to 10, from 3rd to 7th May from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Theresa’s school hall. Kindly register at the parish office with Rs.50/-
per child. Sponsors are most welcome to defray expenses.

5. Daughters of St. Paul sisters are organizing a Bharatnatyam dance workshop for children between the age of 10 to 16 years from 8th to 19th May. Details are on the notice board.

6. The senior citizens of St. Peter’s parish are going for overnight picnic to Stanislaus Villa, Lonavala on 14th May. Those who wish to join them, find the details on the notice board.

7. The offerings for the poor collected on Maundy Thursday, have been sent to Mangaon Mission.

8. The Hindi Community youth are organizing football tournament on the parish grounds on 23rd April from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.

9. Nine days novena will be held at the miracle cross near Hotel Rang Sharda, Bandra reclamation from 24th April to 2nd May. Details are on the notice board.

10. The love offering on Maundy Thursday amounted to Rs.90,470/-; Good Friday: Rs.1,08,810/- and Easter Sunday Rs.1,20,239/-. The Good Friday and Easter Sunday collections have been sent to the archbishop’s house. The total expenses of Easter celebrations from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday amount to Rs.2,78,000/-.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 9th APRIL 2023

1. Today is Easter Sunday of The Lord’s Resurrection. Masses will be at 7:00 am, 8:30 am and 10:00 am. There will be no evening mass.

2. On the eve of the feast of Divine Mercy, the parish prayer group invites you to a prayer vigil with Eucharistic adoration conducted by Fr. Henry D’Souza on Saturday, 15th April from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the church.

3. The Divine Mercy feast Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 16th April at 10:00 am.

4. PPC will hold its last meeting for this academic year on 16th April at 11:00 am.

5. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the Council Room on Monday, 10th April for a meeting at 5:30 pm.

6. Spirit of Love prayer group is organising a praise and worship followed by an Easter Fellowship at our parish on Tuesday, 11th April from 7:30 pm onwards.

7. On Thursday,13th April a lawyer will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number latest by Thursday, 13th April afternoon in the church office.

8. The Bible cell is organising Vacation Bible Joy for school children of Std 1 to 10, from 3rd to 7th May from 9:30 am to 12.30 pm at St. Theresa’s school hall. Kindly register at the parish office at Rs.50/- per child. Sponsors are most welcome to defray expenses.

9. 1st Death Anniversary of Raul Michael Rodriques is on Friday, 14th April at 7:00 pm.

10. SVP will make their monthly collection coming Saturday and Sunday 15th and 16th April.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.61,865/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 2nd APRIL 2023

1. Today is the Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord.

2. Please note the schedule of the Holy Week liturgy: On Maundy Thursday, morning at 10:30 am we have mass for the sick and the aged. Prior to the mass at 10:00 am we have confessions. We request the community leaders to assist the elderly in bringing them to the church. The mass of the Lord’s Supper begins at 7:30 pm on the school grounds. Hot Cross Buns will be on sale after the mass. Soon after the mass from 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm there will be Eucharistic adoration in the church, conducted by the Prayer group. We urge all the parishioners to spend an hour in prayer.

3. On Maundy Thursday there will be offering for the poor and the needy. Those who wish to make an offering, are requested to prepare a kit containing rice, dal, sugar, and tea powder and leave it on the table on the right side of the altar. These offerings will be sent to the boarding in Mangaon mission.

4. On Good Friday, the stations of the cross will be held at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, and 12 noon. From 9:00 am to 11:45 am we have the three hours agony and at 11:45 am the divine mercy chaplet will be prayed. In the evening the celebration of the Lord’s passion begins at 6:30 pm.

5. On Holy Saturday, devotion to our Lady of Sorrows will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. The Easter Vigil begins at 9:00 pm on the school grounds. Candles will be available at the gate.

6. The novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday. A short novena will be prayed after post communion prayer everyday till the feast of the divine mercy on 16th April.

7. In the month of May during the weekdays, there will be only two masses: 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The 8:00 am mass will be cancelled.

8. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Scriptural Way of the Cross at 7:30 pm on Tuesday 4th April followed by praise and worship.

9. The English Council of the CCR is organizing an Open Retreat to the Business Owners, senior executives and Professionals at Salvation Seva Kendra, Dadar on April 29th and 30th, 2023. Details are on the notice board.

10. Holy Family hospital has some job vacancies as well as discounts on medicine. Kindly see the notice board for details.

11. By now, you must have received the copies of the VISION. If anyone has not received, you may collect them from the parish office. Our appreciation goes to the VISION team for the dedicated service. In a special way our appreciation goes to Marianne Karmarkar for editing this issue and Meena D’ Souza for designing.

12. Month’s Mind of Liston Thomas is on Tuesday,4th April at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Nicholas Anthony Fernandes is on Wednesday,5th April at 7:00 pm.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.46,180/- and Lenten alms in support of Goregaon seminary is Rs.56,504/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.

2. Today, after the mass the extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound.

3. Coming Sunday, 2nd April is the Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. The palms will be blessed at 7:30 am in the school quadrangle, followed by procession to the church for mass. There will be no 8:30 am mass coming Sunday.

4. The eye camp through Kenia Eye hospital is held from 9:30 am to 12.30 pm today. Those who wish to have their eyes checked, kindly proceed to the parish council room. The testing is free.

5. Confessions in preparation for Easter will be held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 27th to 29th March. In the morning, 7:30 am to 8:00 am. Evening, 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm and 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Make time to have your confessions within these three days.

6. There will be no prayer meeting on Tuesday, as we have confessions in the evening.

7. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on Passion and Spiritual life on Wednesday, 29th March at 7:45 pm after the Novena.

8. The term of the PPC members is getting over by May 2023. We need new energetic and committed leaders in our parish. Those who wish to give their service to the parish, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

9. The Vision copies are ready for distribution, those who have not collected them, kindly do so at the earliest.

10. Zone IV is organising stations of the cross on Sunday,26th March at 7:30 pm starting from S.V Road, Khar Post office. All are welcome to join.

11. Those who are yet to make your contribution towards the Goregaon seminary, the box marked LENTEN ALMS is at the main entrance. On 30th March we will be sending this amount to the archbishop’s house.

12. Jospeh Cardijn Technical School offers a month-long technical trade training for the youth, who have completed SSC/HSC exams from 11th April to 12th May. Registration fee is Rs.3000/-.Those who wish to join this training, look up the notice board for details.

13. Month’s Mind of Gabriel Crispin Pereira is on Sunday, 26th March at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Gregory Alexander Menezes is on Saturday, 1st April at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 36,720/-.Total collection made for SVD Manipur mission is Rs.792,720/-. Fr. Jolly thanks all the parishioners for your generous contribution.

15. Now, Mr. Joe Coutinho, the finance committee member will keep before you a short financial report for 2022-23.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.

2. Monday, 20th March is the feast of St. Joseph, the spouse of the blessed Mary.

3. On Saturday, 25th March is the solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

4. Today we are celebrating SVD Mission Sunday in our parish. The second collection will go for the SVD mission in Manipur. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Soverdia Trust Mission Secretary.

5. The term of the PPC members is getting over by May 2023. We need new energetic and committed leaders in our parish. Those who wish to give their service to the parish, kindly meet Fr. Henry by 25th March.

6. On Tuesday, 21st March, Fr. Michael D’Costa will celebrate the 7:00 pm mass and preach on forgiveness at the prayer meeting after the mass. All are invited.

7. On Saturday, 25th March, at 6:30 am, twenty of our parishioners will leave for overnight mission experience to Mangaon mission. Registration fee is Rs.500/- per person. Those who are going on this trip are requested to carry their bed sheets and pillow.

8. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “LENTEN ALMS”. This donation goes to the archdiocese in support of the Goregaon seminary. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.

9. On Sunday, 26th March we are organizing a free eye check-up camp through Kenia Eye Hospital in our parish from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Those who wish to have your eyes tested, may avail of this service. Kenia hospital gives 50% off on glasses and frames. The details are displayed on the notice board.

10. The Archdiocesan Human Life committee celebrates Pro-Life day on 26th March at 8:30 am mass at St. Michael’s church Mahim. Details on the notice board.

11. The D.C.C.W is organizing Women’s Day program on 22nd March at St. Joseph’s International school hall Bandra. Details are on the notice board.

12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.63,080/-; the collection made for the ministry of Fr. Paresh Parmar is Rs.55,730/- and SVP collection Rs.19,425/-. God bless you for your generosity.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Prof. Premilla Mary Menezes on Thursday,23rd March at 7:00 pm

14. Coming Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th March, the Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 3rd Sunday of Lent and it is celebrated as International Women’s Day in the archdiocese of Bombay.

2. PPC will hold its meeting today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

3. Coming Saturday and Sunday,18th, and 19th March we are celebrating SVD Mission Sunday in our parish. Fr. Richard Mathias, the Provincial superior will launch the Mission Sunday on 18th at 7:00 pm mass. Fr. Jolly, the mission secretary will preach for all the masses in support of the village chapel in Manipur. There will be a second collection made for the SVD mission coming Sunday.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching, on “CHANGE OF HEART” by Amelia D’ Mello on Tuesday, 14th March after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Zone-4 is organizing a pilgrimage to bhatebunder church Uttan on Saturday,18th March. Rs.600/* per person including meals. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, contact Elizabeth Gomes. Phone: 7506379714.The bus leaves from Gomes compound. You are advised to carry a bottle of water and a cap.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you to a healing service led by Anthony Lobo and team with Eucharistic adoration at the semi-night vigil on Saturday, 18th March from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

7. On March 26th, Kenia Eye hospital will conduct a free eye camp for our parishioners.

8. Admissions for Catechists Training Course (CTC) for 2023-24 are open. We are looking forward to having some of our parishioners train themselves in catechesis. Those who wish to join this course, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

9. On 25th March we are organizing an overnight visit to Mangaon SVD mission. Maximum 20 people, on first come first serve basis. Those who wish to go on this mission trip, give your names to the office at the earliest.

10. A box has been placed at the main entrance marked “LENTEN ALMS”. This donation goes to the archdiocese in support of the Goregaon seminary. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.

11. All Mumbai Walking Pilgrimage for Peace will take off from Cross Maidan at 10.30pm on Saturday, 18th March and will terminate at Mount Mary Basilica with the Eucharistic celebration. Details are on the notice board.

12. Members of Hope n Life are requested to come to the Council Room for a meeting on Monday,13th March at 5:45 pm

13. On Thursday, 16th March the Bombay Catholic Sabha will have a lawyer who will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number latest by Thursday,16th March afternoon in the office.

14. This evening at St. Peter’s church, the Newman choir is going to present the seven last words of Christ by Theodore Dubois. Details are on the notice board.

15. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a Dosa and coffee counter has been set up outside the church, kindly patronise.

16. 1st Death Anniversary of Josephine Joseph Sutari is on Sunday, 12th March at 6:00 pm.

17. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.54,700/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th MARCH 2023

1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent.

2. All those who have registered their names for the pilgrimage to Don Bosco Karjat on Tuesday, 7th March, kindly gather in the church compound by 7:15 am. The bus will leave at 7:30 am sharp. You are advised to have your breakfast and carry a bottle of water along. Simple lunch will be served at the centre. By 7:00 pm we hope to be back in the parish.

3. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you for a prayer meeting and teaching on Christian understanding of Suffering by Fr. Antony Puthumana, SVD on Tuesday, 7th March, after the 7:00 pm mass. All are invited.

4. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9th to 11th March, we are holding Lenten Mission in our parish from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm by Fr. Paresh Parmar. Kindly make time to attend the mission on all the three days.

5. PPC will hold its meeting on 12th March at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

6. Coming Sunday, we are celebrating international women’s day. On 11th evening from 6:00 pm onwards we have an evening of fun, line dancing and entertainment in the school quadrangle. On 12th at 10:00 am mass, we have special liturgy with the theme: “EMBRACE EQUITY.” Mrs. Noeline D’Costa will share on the topic. To give women a break from preparing breakfast, a live dosa counter and coffee will be set up in the church compound from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. All the women of our parish are urged to participate in the celebration. Kindly register your names in the parish office by paying Rs.100/-. Details are on the notice board.

7. Admissions for Catechists Training Course (CTC) for 2023-24 are open. We are looking forward to having some of our parishioners attend this course. Those who wish to join this course, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest.

8. As the financial year is coming to an end, here is a reminder to all our parishioners to pay your 1% contribution to the parish community fund, if you have not yet done so. Envelopes for this purpose are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund”.

9. On 12th March the Newman choir is presenting seven last words of Christ by Theodore Dubois at St. Peter’s Church. Details are on the notice board.

10. Dr. Bosco Pereira along with Alive United pharmacy is holding a free Bone Marrow Density camp at Bandra Hindu Association on 30th Road, Bandra today from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Details are on the notice board.

11. There is a job vacancy for an accountant in Dadar. Details are on the notice board.

12. On Thursday,9th March the Bombay Catholic Sabha will have a lawyer who will be at the service of the community from 7:00 pm onwards. Those who wish to get advice kindly leave your name and contact number in the parish office.

13. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (11th & 12th March).

14. After this mass, there is a sale of products by tribals of Raigarh outside the church. Kindly patronise.

15. Month’s Mind Mass of Patrick Frederick Joseph Ferreira is on Sunday, 5th March at 6:00 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.61,220/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 1st Sunday of Lent.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on “Prayer: the weapon of warfare” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 28th February, after the 7:00 pm mass. All are invited.

3. On First Friday, 3rd March, the priests will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

4. The stations of the cross on Friday after the 7:00 pm, mass conducted by Zone II, will be held inside the church.

5. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation, a partner organization with Centre for Social Action working with Raigad tribal community will be selling their food and non-food products on Saturday and Sunday, 4th and 5th March in our parish. Kindly patronise.

6. On Sunday, March 12th we are celebrating international women’s day.

7. As the financial year is coming to an end, here is a reminder to all our parishioners to pay your 1% contribution to the parish community fund, if you have not yet done so. We appeal to every working member of the family to contribute a part of their salary to the parish. Envelopes for this purpose are placed at the main entrance of the church. Kindly pick up one as per need. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund”.

8. St. Anne’s parish, Bandra is holding a 45-minute Taizé prayer service on Saturday, 4th March at 8:30 pm. All are invited.

9. Dr. Bosco Pereira along with ‘Alive United Pharmacy’ is holding a free Bone Marrow Density camp at Bandra Hindu Association on 30th Road, Bandra on 5th March from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Details are on the notice board.

10. Holy family hospital is organizing a special health check up for women. The details are on the notice board.

11. Our parish is organizing one day pilgrimage to Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat on 8th March. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, give your names to the parish office by 28th February. Limited seats are available.

12. Mr. Kevin Ambosta, our parishioner is admitted to the Holy Family hospital as his health is deteriorating day by day. Kindly keep him in your prayers. Your financial support for his heart surgery is most welcome. Kindly contact the parish office for information.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Joana Joseph Gigool is on Sunday, 26th February at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Veronika Gaikwad is on Monday, 27th February at 7:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Glenn Mario Sequeirra is on Tuesday, 28th February at 7:00 pm Month’s Mind of William Leo Gigool is on Saturday, 4th March at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.52,178/- and the SVP collection is Rs.20,520/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 7th Sunday in ordinary time. At 10:00 am mass our children will receive First Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass the sacrament of confirmation will be conferred by Most Rev. Bishop John Rodrigues. We sincerely thank our Sunday school teachers for preparing our children for the sacraments.

2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and homebound today after the mass.

3. The Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday,22nd February. It is a time for intense prayer and spiritual renewal. The ashes will be blessed at 7:00 am mass and imposed at all masses. The mass timings on Ash Wednesday are 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship, and a teaching on “Prayer” by Ralph D’Souza on Tuesday, 21st February, after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. Stations of the cross will be held every Friday after the 7:00 pm mass. Gujarati stations of the cross will be held every Sunday at 2:30 pm.

6. Our parish is organizing one day recollection at Don Bosco Yuva Sanstha, Karjat for prayer, reflection and stations of the cross on 6th March. Those who wish to join the pilgrimage, give your names to the parish office by 28th February. Limited seats are available.

7. The diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW), Bandra unit invites all ladies to an evening of fun, and dance at Bosco Hall, St. Andrew’s Church on February 21, 2023. For registration the details are on the notice board.

8. KCA (Kanara Catholic Association) is organizing an event for Christian singles “Meet, greet, and find your soulmate” on 16th April 2023 at 3:00 pm at Yuvakalaya building, 16 Veronica Road, Bandra West. Boys and girls between the age of 20 to 45 years are eligible to register. Details are on the notice board.

9. As the financial year is coming to an end, a gentle reminder to our parishioners to pay their 1% community fund, they have not yet paid.

10. 1st Death Anniversary of Anil Paul Parmar is on Tuesday, 21st February at 7:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Engracia Peter Fernandes is on Wednesday, 22nd February at 7:00 pm.1st Death Anniversary of Cecelia D’Souza is on Friday,24th February at 7:00 pm. 1st Death Anniversary of Herman Philip Pereira and Month’s Mind of Gregory N Gomes is on 25th February at 7;00 pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,470/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 6th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The second collection made today is going for Holy Childhood association. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.” A box has been placed at the main entrance. You may drop your contribution in this box.

3. Coming Sunday, 19th February at 10:00 am mass 14 of our children will receive Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass in the evening 24 youths will receive the sacrament of confirmation. Bishop John Rodrigues will preside over the Eucharist. Let us keep these children in our prayer.

4. Members of Hope N Life are requested to meet in the Council Room on Monday, 13th February at 5:45 pm. Please attend.

5. On 22nd February, we are beginning the season of lent with Ash Wednesday. Kindly bring the old palms from your homes and deposit them in the box placed at the main entrance.

6. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm presided over by Fr. Cajetan, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle. Kindly register your names in the parish office paying Rs.200/- per head.

7. In view of the 31st World Day of the Sick, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a special care package for the elderly from 11th to 18th February. Details are on the notice board.

8. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 18th and 19th.
9. Our parishioner Kevin Ambosta needs to undergo TVR procedure for his heart. The surgery costs Rs.18 lakhs. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards his surgery, kindly contact the parish office.

10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. 40,776/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th FEBRUARY 2023

1. Today is the 5th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. This evening our parish is holding SCC rally with solemn Eucharist at 6:00 pm presided over by Archbishop Alex Thomas, SVD, the archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. All the zones will assemble outside the church and will enter in the procession. Kindly follow the instructions of your zonal coordinator. After the mass the parishioners will gather in the school quadrangle for cultural program. We wish to see maximum number for our community celebration.

3. PPC will hold its meeting on Friday,10th February at 7:30pm.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and a teaching on Goodness, fruit of the Holy Spirit, by Frances Fernandes on Tuesday, 7th February after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. February 11th is the world day of the sick. We have a special mass for all the sick at 11am in our parish. Prior to the mass there will be confessions from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Councillors and community leaders are requested to assist the sick to the church.

6. The Gospel music group “VIGIL LIGHTS IN PRAISE” will lead worship and Eucharistic adoration at the semi-night vigil on Saturday 11th February from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. All are invited.

7. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle. Kindly register your names in the parish office paying Rs.200/- per head.

8. We are sending two of our youth for the world youth day at Lisbon in Portugal to be held from 31st July 7th August 2023. The total expense per person is Rs.1,60,000/-. Their trip is partially sponsored by the Bandra deanery. They still need financial assistance. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards their ticket, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

9. The next issue of our parish bulletin ‘VISION’ will come out just before Easter. If anyone would like to place your best wishes or compliments for wedding anniversaries or birthdays or any advertisements, you are most welcome to do so. Contact the parish office at the earliest.

10. Coming Sunday, 12th February there will be a second collection for the Holy Childhood association. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.”

11. Zone IV is celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, 11th February in the Gomes compound with procession and rosary starting at 7:15 pm from the main village cross followed by mass at 7:30 pm. All are invited.

12. Coming Sunday, 12th February at the 8:30 am mass we will bless and pray for the children who are going to appear for the board exams.

13. In view of the 31st World Day of the Sick, Holy Family Hospital is organizing a special care package for the elderly from 11th to 18th February. Details are on the notice board.

14. 1st Death Anniversary of Jean Hazel Fernandes is on Sunday 5th February at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Mavis John D’ Silva is on 8th February at 7:00 pm. 1st Death Anniversary of John Thomas D’ Silva and 1st Death Anniversary Livia Frank Desa is on 10th February at 7:00 pm.

15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.44,910/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 29th JANUARY 2023

1. Today is the 4th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Thursday, 2nd of February is the feast of the presentation of our Lord, celebrated as Day of the consecrated life. Candles will be blessed during the mass. Evening 7:00 pm will be a special mass with the religious and the priests, presided over by Fr. Donald D’ Souza, SVD. There will be an entrance procession with lighted candles. We invite all our parishioners to participate in this mass and pray for the consecrated people.

3. Friday, 3rd February is the feast of St. Blaise. Throats will be blessed at all masses.

4. On February 3, First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Adoration and Divine Mercy chaplet will be held after the 7:00 pm Mass.

5. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally with solemn Eucharist at 6:00 pm presided over by Archbishop Alex Kaliyanil, of the archdiocese of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. After the mass all the parishioners will gather in the school quadrangle for cultural program. Those who wish to put up stalls may contact the parish office by 31st January.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship and a teaching by Fr. Henry Dsouza SVD on “Quenching the Spiritual Thirst” on Tuesday, 31st January after the 7:00 pm mass.

7. On Saturday, 4th February at 4:00 pm we have adoration, followed by confessions for the first holy communion children at Society of St. Paul chapel.

8. The family cell of our parish invites all married couples, families and engaged couples to celebrate World marriage and family day on Tuesday, 14th February with mass at 7:00 pm, followed by fellowship and dinner at the school quadrangle.

9. On Sunday, 19th February at 10:00 am mass 14 of our children will receive First Holy Communion and at 6:00 pm mass the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to our youth.

10. We are sending two of our youth for the world youth day at Lisbon in Portugal to be held from 31st July to 7th August 2023. The total expense per person is Rs.1,60,000/-. Their trip is partially sponsored by the Bandra deanery. They still need more money. If any parishioner would like to contribute towards their ticket, kindly meet Fr. Henry.

11. February 11th is the world day of the sick. We have a special mass for all the sick and the homebound at 11:00 am in our parish. Prior to the mass there will be confessions from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. Since there is a special mass for the sick on 11th, priests will not be bringing communion for the homebound on First Friday.

12. For the Holy Triduum, namely for Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil mass, if any of the choirs of our parish willing to organize choir for any of these days, contact Fr. Henry by 5th of February.

13. The next issue of our parish bulletin ‘VISION’ will come out just before Easter. If anyone would like to place your best wishes or compliments for wedding anniversaries or birthdays or any advertisements, you are most welcome to do so. Contact the parish office at the earliest.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.42,105/-. Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 22nd JANUARY 2023

1. Today is the third Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Word of God Sunday. Here is an action plan for Word of God Sunday: Parishioners need to read and complete the Gospel of Mathew by the fourth week of March. A quiz will be conducted at the end of March and prizes for the winners will be distributed at Easter vigil mass.

2. Today, after the mass, extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound.

3. Wednesday, 25th January is the feast of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle.

4. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a time of praise and worship and a teaching on the Parable of the Prodigal Son by Priya D’Souza on Tuesday, 24th January after the 7:00 pm mass.

5. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally with 6:00 pm mass. After the mass various zones and communities will put up programs at the school quadrangle. Parishioners are requested to save the date.

6. There is a vacancy for a clinical assistant at the dental clinic in Bandra. Details are on the notice board.

7. St. Joseph the Worker parish, Bandra East is holding a mega Gospel night, LUMINO by Echoes of Zion on Sunday, 5th February at 6:00 pm. Details are on the banner outside.

8. 1st Death Anniversary of Rony Albert Fernandes on Wednesday, 25th January at 7:00 pm, 1st Death Anniversary of Gregory Placidius Menezes and 1st Death Anniversary of Marie Celine Fernandes on Thursday, 26th January at 7:00 pm

9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.75,625/- and SVP collection Rs.21,450/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023

1. Today is the second Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as the vocation Sunday.

2. Today after the mass, the Bombay Catholic Sabha will hold membership drive at the main entrance of the church. We encourage more members to join and involve in the community service.

3. Sunday, 22nd January is the Word of God Sunday. In view of this on Friday, 20th January from 7.30pm to 8.30pm there will be a talk on the Word of God in the church. We urge all the parishioners to attend this talk without fail.

4. January 18 to 25 is celebrated as Christian Unity week. On Thursday, 19th January during the adoration, we will specially pray for Christian unity.

5. On Sunday, 22nd January the extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound. Please note: the holy communion is only for those who are sick and unable to move out of the house. Those who are able to move around are encouraged to come to church on Sundays.

6. Our parish prayer group invites you for praise and worship and teaching on the parable of the good Samaritan by Noeline D’ Costa on Tuesday, 17th January after the 7pm mass.

7. On Sunday, 5th February our parish will hold SCC rally after the 6pm mass in the school quadrangle. Kindly save the date. We want all our parishioners to be part of this celebration.

8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs. Rs.48652/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023

1. Today is the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord and the end of Christmas season.
2. Monday, 9th January is the feast of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus.
3. PPC meeting will be held on Friday, 13th January at 7.30pm.
4. Sunday, 15th January is the feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).
5. Spirit of Love prayer group invites you all for the First prayer meeting of the New Year on Tuesday 10th January after 7 pm mass. Fr. Antony will do the teaching.
6. Spirit of Love prayer group invites you all for the Semi Night Vigil on Saturday 14th January from 8pm to 11pm.
7. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is planning to start a legal cum reconciliation cell in our parish. Any lawyers or advocates willing to give their honorary services to our community, kindly contact Clement Sutari: 9870145015 or Theresa Aguair: 9820791231.
8. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on the book of Hebrews on Wednesday, 11th January 2023 at 7.45pm in the parish council room.
9. Members of Hope and Life are requested to gather at 5.45pm on Monday, 9th January 2023 in the parish council room for a meeting.
10. Holy Family hospital has some job vacancies. Details are on the notice board.
11. 1st Death Anniversary of Stella Eugene Almeida and Flossy Torcato is on Sunday, 8th January at 6:00 pm. Month’s Mind of Veneta Benson Gomes is on Monday,9th January at 7:00 pm.,1st Death Anniversary of Tyson Lazarus Sutari is on Wednesday, 11th January at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Alston Gomes on Saturday,14th January at 7:00 pm.
12. The SVP will make their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday, 14th and 15th January. Kindly be generous towards their charitable activities.
13. New year Vigil mass collection amounted to Rs. 72,815, last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 36,300/- and Gujarati New year mass love offering is Rs. 11,620/- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023

1. The masses on New Year Day will be: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm.
2. The solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord will be celebrated on coming Sunday, 8th January.
3. Coming Sunday, children have their mass at 8.30am followed by Sunday school.
4. On Friday, 6th January, the priests will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound. The Eucharistic ministers or the councillors are requested to assist the priests in identifying the houses.
5. January 6th, the First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and adoration will be held after the 7.00pm mass.
6. In the community crib contest, All Saints community crib bags the first prize and Hindi community gets the second prize. In the individual category, Walter D’ Silva gets the first prize and Rahel Baretto gets the second prize. We appreciate and thank all those who made beautiful cribs bringing out the theme “Born to Save the world”.
7. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit is planning to start a legal cum reconciliation cell in our parish. Any lawyers or advocates willing to give their honorary services to our community, kindly contact Clement Sutari: 9870145015 or Theresa Aguair: 9820791231.
8. Two of our parishioners have donated two guitars to the parish. In case anyone wants to use these guitars for liturgical services, kindly contact Fr. Henry.
9. Ellen Kujur is taking over as sacristan from January 1, 2023. We wish him God’s blessings. We thank our outgoing sacristan Lubert Sutari for all his services during the last 10 years.
10. From 10th September 2022, we have undertaken internal and external repairs of the church. The expenses are going to be over 20 lacs. We appeal to your generous donations to complete the work.
11. Christmas day love offering amounted to Rs.1,70,321. The total expenses for Christmas 2022 are Rs. 2,25,000. These expenses include, the sound system, arrangements on the grounds, decorations, Christmas sweets etc. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 25th DECEMBER 2022

1. Masses on Christmas day will be at 7am, 8.30am and 10am. There will be no evening mass
2. The feast of the Holy Innocents will be celebrated on 28th December. There will be a special blessing for children at the 7pm mass. All the children are urged to come for that mass.
3. On 30th December is the feast of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
4. The thanks-giving service on 31st night will be held from 11pm to 11.50 and the new year vigil mass will be at 12 midnight.
5. New year day masses on next Sunday will be at 7am, 8.30am, 10am and 6pm in the evening.
6. No vehicle parking in the church compound tomorrow, 31st night and 1st of January. No bags will be permitted in the church for security reasons. Hence, kindly do not come with your bags.
7. Thanks to all the donors, who have donated generously towards the Christmas hampers, we were able to give away Christmas hampers to 40 families and sweets to 80 homebound.
8. Our Sacristan Lubert who was appointed Sacristan on contract basis in 2012 is retiring on 31st December. During the new year vigil mass we bid him farewell.
9. From January, the first Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart and adoration will be held after the 7pm mass.
10. From January, on first Friday of the month, priests will take Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound.
11. From January, mass for the multi-intentions will be celebrated at 7am on Wednesdays and Fridays.
12. From September 10th 2022, we have undertaken internal and external repairs of the church and the work is still in progress. We appeal for your generous donations to complete the work.
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.33,998/- and the donations received for Christmas hampers is Rs. 1,19,594. God bless you for your generosity.
14. After the mass, let’s share a piece of cake and greet and meet one another.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 18th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent.

2. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”. A box has been placed at the Crucifix near the side altar. You may drop in the box your intention or the bondage you want to be freed from. On 31st night during the Holy hour we will offer your intentions to the Lord.

3. The theme for Christmas-crib contest is “Born to set the world free” Those, who wish to participate in the crib contest either as individuals or community, fill in the entry form, paying Rs. 100. Last date for entry is 20th December.

4. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st December from 7.30am to 8am and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. On 19th after the evening mass, there will be a short penitential service in the church followed by confessions.

5. Our parish is giving away Christmas hampers to the needy parishioners on 22nd December. Those who wish to contribute towards this worthy cause, kindly drop in your contribution in the box marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPER” placed at the main entrance or give it to the parish office at the earliest. The value of one hamper is Rs. 1000.

6. Christmas Vigil mass on school grounds on 24th December is at 10pm Prior to the mass, there will be carols singing from 9.30-10.00pm.

7. Parish bulletin – VISION and the new year calendars will be ready for distribution on 21st December. Councillors are requested to collect them before Christmas.

8. Major repairs of the church are over. The pews in the church are dusty. If any parishioners are willing to offer their service to clean the pews and benches are most welcome on Monday, 19th December. The main gate to the church will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for some repairs. Kindly use the Rang Mandir side gate for entry.

9. Online admissions for Junior KG boys at the Little flower KG in St. Theresa’s school is open from 10th to 31st December 2022. Kindly, visit the school website for details.

10. UCDC has resumed the physiotherapy and Dental department on a regular basis from 9.30am to 15.30pm and from 16.00 to 18.00pm at SVD provincial house opposite National college.

11. Gujarati Catholic community of Mumbai is organizing a Bible Convention on 17th and 18th December 2022 from 9.30am to 5.00pm at St. Joseph’s Secondary school hall. All are invited

12. St. Blaise Church, Amboli has a four-day Christmas fest from 27th to 30th December. Details are on the notice board.
13. 1st Death Anniversary of Oswin Peter Nazareth is on Sunday,18th December at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Philomena Dourado is on Wednesday,21st December at 7: 00 pm

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,200/- and SVP collection Rs. 19,050. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 11th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
2. Our First Christmas program is Jingle all the way organized by the TYM after the 6pm mass today. It involves, games, food, and stalls. Let’s join in and celebrate.
3. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”. We are placing a box at the Crucifix near the side altar. You may drop in the box your intention or bondage you want to be freed from. On 31st night during the Holy hour we will offer your intentions to the Lord.
4. The above theme is also for the Christmas crib contest. Those who wish to participate in the crib contest either as individuals or community, you may collect the entry form from the parish office.
5. On Wednesday, 14th December, at 7.30pm we are holding Christmas Carols night in the church compound. We have many of our parishioners coming and singing for us. Please come and join.
6. As part of the spiritual preparation for Christmas, confessions will be held on 19th, 20th and 21st December from 7.30am to 8am and 7.30pm to 8.30pm. On 19th after the mass there will be a short reconciliation service before the confessions.
7. Fr. K.T. Emmanuel is giving a talk to the youth of our parish today at 9.30am in the parish council room on the moral issues the youth are facing today. This talk is mandatory to the confirmation youth as well as the TYM members. All the youth are urged to gather in the council room before 9.30am.
8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring holy communion for the sick and the home bound today after the mass.
9. “No one is in want” is the motto of the SCCs in the archdiocese of Mumbai and Christmas is a time to think of the less fortunate brothers and sisters in our parish and share with them the joy of Christmas. Our parish is planning to give out Christmas hampers to the deserving parishioners. Here is an opportunity for you to share your Christmas joy with them. The value of the Christmas hamper is Rs. 1000. You may drop your contribution in the box marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPER” placed at the main entrance or give it to the parish office.
10. Our appreciation goes out to the health outreach cell of our parish which was established a year ago. Within a year, they have bagged the second prize for best performing team in the archdiocese of Mumbai.
11. Online admissions for Junior KG boys at the Little flower KG in St. Theresa’s school is open from 10th to 31st December 2022. Kindly, visit the school website for details.
12. St. Paul’s is organizing a Christmas Fair from 9th to 18th December from 10am to 7pm in the St. Paul’s Media complex. All are invited.
13. Christi Sevak Federation is giving away life-time achievement awards and felicitating prominent Christians to those who have made contribution to humanity on 13th December at 6pm at St. Andrew’s auditorium. Free entry passes are available at the main entrance of the church. You may collect your passes and participate in the program. Details are on the notice board.
14. Fr. Shinoy Mathew SVD is appointed to teach at St. Theresa’s High School. He will be in the parish community.
15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.34,575/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 4th DECEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

2. The theme for Christmas 2022 is “Born to set the World free”.

3. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing “JINGLE ALL THE WAY” program on Sunday, 11th December after the 6pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls need to register themselves in the parish office at the earliest. Stalls are allotted on the first come first served basis.

4. Those who wish to participate in the CAROLS NITE on 14th December, kindly give your name to the parish office or to Everelda D’Mello by 7th December.

5. PPC will hold its meeting on Friday, 9th December at 7.30pm.

6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring holy communion for the sick and the home bound on Sunday, 11th December.

7. Fr. K.T. Emmanuel will give a talk on the moral issues the youth are facing today, to the conformation students as well as TYM members on Sunday, 11th December from 9.30am to 10.30am in the parish council room. This talk is mandatory to the Conformation students and the TYM members.

8. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on the theme ‘LOVE’ on Wednesday, 7th December at 7.45pm. All are invited.

9. From January 1, 2023, the multi-intentions masses will be shifted from 8am to 7am on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please note: you are permitted to book your masses only two months in advance.

10. Archdiocesan Centre for Social Action has sent their Advent campaign against Hunger and disease with the theme: “Transforming lives, building Communities.” A box has been placed at the main entrance along with their envelops. Kindly be generous with this project. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Centre for Social Action”

11. Holy Family Hospital has some job vacancies. Kindly look up the notice board for details.

12. Dilkhush sheltered workshop is organizing its annual sale cum exhibition of the products made by the young adults with intellectually disabled, on 11th December from 10am to 5pm. Kindly patronise the sale. The details are on the notice board.

13. Pueri Cantores India Federation presents ‘JOURNEY TOGETHER’ the 19th Annual Choral Festival of Sacred and Religious Music at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, Bandra, on December 11, 2022. There will be a mass at 5pm followed by a short gala concert at 6.45pm. Details are on the notice board.

14. Sisters of Helpers of Jesus congregation will be selling their home-made pickles today after the mass to raise funds for their orphanage. Kindly patronise.

15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.35,760/- God bless you for your generosity.

SUNDAY, 13th NOVEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 33rd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Coming Sunday, 20th November is the feast of Christ the King. After the morning masses, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, we have Eucharistic adorations. The evening mass will be at 5:00 pm and after the mass we begin the procession to Pali village. The procession will proceed from 24th Road, to 30th Road, to 16th Road, to 33rd road and end in Pali village, where we all gather near Yellow Rose Building for the preaching and benediction. All the parishioners are urged to participate in the zonal adoration as well as in the procession.

3. The schedule for the adoration is as follows: 11:00-11:45 am Duruelo Convent sisters; 11:45 -12:30 pm Zone-3; 12:30 -1:15 pm Zone 2; 1:15 -2:00 pm Zone 1; 2:00-2:45 pm Zone 4; 2:45 -3:30 pm Gujarati Community; 3:30 – 4:15 pm Daughters of St. Paul sisters; 4:15 – 5:00 pm St. Paul Fathers.

4. The Bible Study invites you to reflect on Peace on Wednesday, 16th November at 7:45 pm after the Mass.

5. The World youth day, 2023 is going to be held in Lisbon, Portugal from 1- 6 August 2023. The diocesan youth centre, Mumbai is going through “Purple Orchid Agency” which offers three different packages. Package one: 26th July to 7th August – Rs.1,60,000/. Package two: 31st July to 12th August, Rs.2,03,950/-. Package three: 26th July to 12 August, Rs.2,11,950/-. Those who wish to participate in the event, kindly contact Deacon Ivan at the youth centre. Parents, kindly encourage your youth to participate in this event. For more details see the notice board.

6. St. Theresa’s school, Little Flower KG has vacancies for pre-primary teachers. Interested and qualified candidates may submit their resume to the school office at the earliest.

7. St. Anne’s parish Bandra is staging a musical “Christmas through the Looking Glass” on 21st December, in which St. Theresa’s parishioners too are participating. To raise funds for the event, St. Anne’s parish is going to set up a ‘White Elephant Stall’. They are requesting you to donate to them any unused articles in your house, which they will sell for a give-away prize. For details, kindly see the notice board.

8. Laity Training Centre of the archdiocese is organizing its 21st Basic Counselling Skills course starting November 25,2022 at Daughters of St. Paul convent. For details, see the notice board.

9. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, unit of St. Joseph the Worker parish, Bandra East is organizing a freestyle Box Cricket tournament on 27th November 2022. The entry fee is Rs.2000/-. Those who wish to participate, see the notice board for details.

10. There is still stock of Ragi (nachni) powder brought from the Mangaon mission. Those who wish to buy, kindly approach the parish office at the earliest.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.39,960/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 6th NOVEMBER 2022

1. Today is the 32nd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound today after the mass.

3. From Monday, 7th November, we begin the repairs at the main entrance to the Church. The main door may be closed at times. Kindly use the side doors to enter the church.

4. The PPC will hold its meeting on Friday, 11th November, at 7:30 pm in the parish council room.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship, and teaching by Noeline D’Costa on Tuesday, 8th November after the 7:00 pm mass. On Saturday,12th November, we have Eucharistic adoration and healing service at the semi-night vigil from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, conducted by Fr. Jomon James SVD. All are invited.

6. Zone III will have mass for the departed souls on Monday, 7th November at 5:30 pm in the church. Zone IV will have mass for the departed souls on Tuesday, 8th November at 5:30 pm in the church. All the members of both zones are requested to attend the mass.

7. All our parish youth who would like to be the members of TYM need to register themselves. A registration form is available in the parish office. Fill in the registration form and submit it to Fr. Felix by 10th November 2022.

8. We thank the Bible Cell as well as the volunteers who helped them for organizing efficiently fun-time for our children from 3rd to 5th November. It was well attended and the children had a great time.

9. Daughters of St. Paul sisters are organising a Symposium “Artificial Intelligence: The promise of a new world” on Saturday, 12th November 2022. We urge all our youth to attend the symposium and benefit from it. The details are on the notice board.

10. We thank our donor, who sponsored the projector, which has been just installed. The total cost is Rs.2,60,000/-. We would like to form a media cell in our parish. Those interested in it, kindly meet Fr. Henry at the earliest. Any group wishes to use the projector may inform the parish office in advance.

11. Having recovered from the surgery, Fr. Nicky will be back to the parish community by 7th November. We thank God for his speedy recovery.

12. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday, on 12th and 13th November, kindly support their charitable activities.

13. 1st Death Anniversary of Joseph Thomas Pereira on Sunday, 6th November at 6:00 pm, Month’s Mind of Peter Anthony Fernandes on Wednesday, 9th November at 7:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Mathew Irimpen on Thursday,10th November at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.38,712/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 30th OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 31st Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you for a time of praise and worship and a teaching, Inspiring Saints, on Tuesday, 1st November after the 7:00 pm mass.

3. The Bible Study invites you to reflections on Hope on Wednesday,2nd November at 7:45 pm after the Novena in the Church Council room.

4. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6:00 pm. You may drop your mass intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.

5. Regarding the visit of cemetery on All Souls Day. The Parish Priest of St. Andrew’s Church has given the following instructions. No candles to be brunt in the cemetery and no wreaths, but few flowers could decorate the grave, for details please see the notice board.

6. Kindly note Zone I will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Friday,4th November at 7:30 pm, side of Yellow Rose, Pali Village. Zone II will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Friday,4th November at 7:45 pm in the church and Zone III will be having the Mass for the departed souls on Monday, 7th November at 5:30 pm in the church, zone members are requested to attend the same.

7. The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart along with recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be conducted on 4th November at 6:30 p.m.

8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on coming Sunday, 6th November.

9. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs.50/-. Sponsors are most welcome. Other Parish Children can also join the fun -time.

10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins by the end of October.

11. The Daughters of St. Paul Bandra is organising a Symposium “Artificial Intelligence: The promise of a new world” on Saturday, 12th November 2022. We urge all the youth of our parish not to miss this great opportunity. Eminent speakers will discuss this frontline technology in terms of careers, its tremendous potential to better our lives as well as social, moral and ethical issues. For further details please refer to the notice board.

12. 1st Death Anniversary of Margaret Jeremias Pereira on Sunday, 30th October at 8:30 am, 1st Death Anniversary of Valerian Louis Gigool on Sunday, 30th October at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind of Lena D’Souza on Thursday, 3rd November at 7:00 pm.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounted to Rs.33,767/- and Mission Sunday Collection amounted to Rs.54,376/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 30th Sunday in ordinary time and it is Mission Sunday.

2. The Second collection today is for the propagation of faith. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay, Society for the Propagation of Faith and drop them in the box marked MISSION SUNDAY” at the main entrance to the church.

3. After the mass, outside the church there is a sale of products brought from our Mangaon mission. Kindly patronise.

4. On Monday, 24th October, at 8.30am we are bidding farewell to the relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which will be taken to Bandra East parish. You are most welcome to gather here at 8.30am.

5. Monday, 24th October is the festival of Diwali. Parish office will remain closed.

6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to praise and worship and a teaching on Discerning God’s will by Rupa Fernandes on Tuesday 27 September after the 7pm mass.

7. The Bible study group invites you to a study on Ecology and the Word of God on Wednesday 26th October at 7.45pm in the parish council room. All are invited.

8. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6pm. You may drop your mass intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.

9. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9am to 12.30pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs. 50. Sponsors are most welcome.

10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins at the end of October.

11. We thank all the blood donors, who donated blood last Sunday and the ushers who helped us out.

12. Fr. Henry will be out of station from October 28th to November 3rd. During his absence, Fr. Antony will be in charge.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,939/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 16th OCTOBER 2022

1. Today is the 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. On Tuesday, 18th October is the feast of Luke the Evangelist.
3. In view of the missionary month celebration, tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30pm we have blood donation drive through Holy Family hospital. Parishioners between the age of 18 and 65 are highly encouraged to donate blood and save life.
4. Coming Sunday, 23rd October is the Mission Sunday. We have Mangaon missionaries coming to preach on the mission and there will be sale of vegetables and other products produced by the tribals after all the masses on Saturday evening and Sunday. Kindly patronise.
5. 2nd November is all Souls Day. The 7am and 7pm masses will be offered for the departed souls. You may drop your intention and the stipend in the box marked “DEPARTED SOULS” kept at the main entrance to the church.
6. The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be received on Friday, 21st October. All parishioners are invited to gather at eat around the corner at 5.30pm from where we will move in procession and install the relic in the church for veneration. The relic will be in our parish from 21st evening to 24th morning. Detailed program is sent to you on the whatsapp groups. Kindly encourage your children and youth to come for veneration.
7. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a teaching, Time-wise, by Anastasia Rebello, on Tuesday October 18 after the 7pm Mass.
8. The Bible Cell of our parish is organizing fun-time for school children from KG to 10th std. on 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2022, from 9am to 12.30pm in our school hall. Registration forms are available in the parish office at Rs. 50. Sponsors are most welcome.
9. The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is celebrating its Golden Jubilee on October 22, 23 and 24. For details and entry passes, please see the notice board.
10. We are in the process of forming a Christmas choir. We request all the cantors of our parish to join this choir for a solemn celebration of Christmas. Kindly give your names to the parish office or Whatsapp to Aloise Saldanha # 9820057725 at the earliest. The choir practice begins at the end of October.
11. We thank the VISION team for their efficiency in bringing out the parish bulletin on time and sharing with us all the news of the parish. Councillors are requested to distribute the copies as early as possible.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 34,815/- and SVP collection is Rs. 17,095. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 14th AUGUST 2022

1. Today is the 20th Sunday in ordinary time and it is prison ministry Sunday.

2. Monday, 15th August is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 75th Independence Day of our country. It is a day of obligation. The masses are as follows: 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. After the 7am mass Bombay Catholic Sabha will organize flag hoisting in the church compound. We urge all our parishioners to join in the flag hoisting ceremony.

3. Monday, 15th August – the parish office will remain closed.

4. Next Sunday, 21st August will be celebrated as Justice Sunday.

5. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Prayer meeting on Tuesday 16th August after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher Amelia D’ Mello.

6. The Bible study group invites you to study on St. Pauls Fourth Missionary Journey on 17th August in the council room at 7:45 pm.

7. On Sunday 28th August the 8:30 am mass will be celebrated as a Family mass following which the Family Cell invites you to a short program titled “Journeying together as a Family”. All families are invited to give thanks with your family for the mass, thereafter the children will proceed to Sunday school and the parents will have a short fellowship and Input Session in the council room.

8. Bishop John Rodrigues is calling for a meeting of Ushers/Volunteers who wish to assist during the Novena / Octave at Mount Mary’s Basilica on 15th August at 6:30 pm. Lectors, Cantors and Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist who would like to assist at the Mount, kindly give your names to the parish office at the earliest.

9. St. Pauls Communication is starting a 6-month professional film making course, beginning from September 2022. Admissions open. Contact Fr. Renold SSP. Details are on the notice board.

10. Dimensions Global Christian Chamber of Commerce is organizing a business networking meeting on Saturday, August 20th, at 7:30 am at the Bandra Gymkhana. All Entrepreneurs, Business owners, Free-lances, Corporate Professionals and youngsters with start-up ideas are invited to attend this meeting. Details are on notice board.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 38,064/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 7th AUGUST 2022

1. Today is the 19th Sunday in ordinary time and it is Vianney Sunday.
2. There will be a second collection after the Holy Communion, for the support of the sick and aged priests of the diocese. Kindly be generous. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “ARCHDIOCESE OF BOMBAY”. A box has been placed at the main entrance of the church, marked “VIANNEY SUNDAY”. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box.
3. Today, after the 10:00 am mass PPC will hold its meeting in the parish council room.
4. The extraordinary ministers of the Holy Communion will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the mass.
5. Monday, 15th August is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and 75th Independence Day of our country. After the 7:00 am mass Bombay Catholic Sabha will organize flag hoisting in the church compound. All are invited.
6. Our Parish Prayer Group invites you to a Prayer meeting on Tuesday, 9th August after the 7:00 pm mass, preacher Fr. Clifford D’Souza and a night vigil on Saturday, 13th August from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm conducted by Fr. Valerian Fernandes, SVD. Please come and pray.

7. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Third Missionary Journey on Wednesday 10th August in the parish council room at 7.45 pm. All are invited.
8. UCDC is looking for teachers with Bookkeeping and Accountancy background to volunteer to teach XI and XII standard students from the underprivileged sector at St. Theresa’s High School Bandra from 06:30pm to 08:00pm, at least once a week. Those who wish to give their service, kindly give your name and contact number to the parish office.
9. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday (13th & 14th August 2022).
10. 1st Death Anniversary of Julie Edward Sutari is on Tuesday, 9th August at 7:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Anthony Furtado is on Thursday,11th August 7:00 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s Love offering amounts to Rs. 42,527/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 31st JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 18th Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Today, we are celebrating family day. The 8:30 am mass will be a special mass for the families. Parents and children are requested to sit together in the church for the mass. After the mass all are invited to come for a short program in the school quadrangle organized by the Sunday school and sports ministry.

3. Saturday, 6th August is the feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord.

4. The PPC will hold its meeting coming Sunday, 7th August at 11:00 am in the parish council room.

5. The Bible study group invites you to a study on ST. PAULS THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY on Wednesday, 3rd August in the Church council room at 7:45 pm. All are invited.

6. The First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus along with the recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet will be conducted on 5th August at 6:30 pm.

7. Coming Sunday, 7th August we are celebrating Vianney Sunday, there will be a second collection for the support of the aged priests of the diocese. Kindly be generous. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “ARCHDIOCE OF BOMBAY”.

8. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 7th August.

9. Our parish prayer group invites you to a prayer meeting on Tuesday, 2nd August after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher is Ralph D’ Souza.

10. UCDC is looking for teachers with Bookkeeping and Accountancy background to volunteer to teach XI and XII standard students from the underprivileged sector at St. Theresa’s High School Bandra from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, at least once a week. Those who wish to give their service, kindly give your name and contact number to the parish office

11. For the St. Andrew Zonals, we need participation in duets and quartets in vocals, as well as solo, duo and groups in all age groups for the dance category. Last day of submitting entries is 6th August.

12. St. Peter’s parish is organizing “Dhanyavaad” a program of fun and fellowship for the domestic workers on 14th August at 5:00 pm in St. Peter’s KG Hall. Kindly register at St. Peter’s parish reception.

13. Month’s mind of Elmer Lazrado is on Friday, 5th August at 7:00 pm.

14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 37,754/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 24th JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Coming Sunday, 31st July, we are celebrating Family Day in our parish. Along with your families, you are invited to attend the 8:30 am special mass for the families. After the mass, the Sunday school and the Sports ministry of our parish are organizing a short entertainment program for the families. Please join us at the school quadrangle.
3. 75 years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book has been already distributed to each family in our parish. The same will be uploaded on the website. Those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance of the church, marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’.
4. Our Parish Prayer Group Invites you to a prayer meeting on Tuesday 26th July after the 7:00 pm mass. Preacher Fr. Sundar SVD.
5. St. Catherine of Siena School and orphanage Bandra is inviting our youth to join the Eco Warrior Beach Cleaning Program at Bandstand on 7th August 2022 from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. We encourage our youth to join in this program. The details are on notice board.
6. The Laity Training Centre is beginning with 4 courses this year – TOA -Training of Animators, BCS – Basic Counselling Skills, TOT- Training of Trainers and MFE – Marriage and Family Enrichment. Kindly see the notice board for details.
7. 1st Death Anniversary of Mathilda Louis Gigool and Month’s mind of Greta D’Souza is on Wednesday,27th July at 7:00 pm and 1st Death Anniversary of Virgin Francis Sutari is on Saturday, 30th July at 7:00 pm.
8. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.33,081/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 17th JULY, 2022

1. Today is the 16th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. 75 glorious years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book is ready for distribution. Every family will get a copy of the book for free. However, those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance of the church, marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’. Parish councillors are requested to distribute the books at the earliest.
3. On Sunday 31st July we are celebrating family day in our parish, all families are invited to attend the 8:30 am mass, followed by entertainment programme organised by Sunday School and Sports Ministry in the school quadrangle.
4. For St. Andrew’s Zonals, we urgently need more choir members. Our parish has many talented singers. We request them to join in the choir and represent our parish in the talent contest. A meeting has been organized for the choir members at Avinash building opp. Mini Punjab on Sunday, 17th July at 11:15am. Kindly contact Everelda D’Mello.
5. Our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting on Tuesday, 19th July at 7:30pm. Fr. Norbert D’ Souza is the preacher.
6. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Second Missionary Journey on Wednesday, 20th July in the parish council room at 7:45pm. All are invited.
7. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on the notice board.
8. St. Anthony’s parish, Malwani is organizing a football tournament on 13th, 14th and 15th August for men, women and veterans. Interested teams can collect the registration form from the parish office. Details are on the notice board.
9. On the occasion of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Holy Family hospital Bandra is launching a Geriatric Care Clinic, an exclusive facility for the elderly on Wednesday, 20th July and on 19th July at 11am there is a seminar on Aging Gracefully. The details are on the notice board.
10. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Hermita Joseph Pinto is on 20th July at 7:00 pm. Month’s mind mass for the of soul of Mariano D’mello is on 22nd July at 7:00 pm
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,789/- and SVP collection Rs. 16, 226/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 10th JULY, 2022
1. Today is the 15th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. For weekday masses, we will use only the first half of the church. Lights and fans in the second half of the church will be kept off. Parishioners are requested to occupy the front pews in the church.
3. 75 glorious years of St. Theresa’s Parish commemorative book will be ready for distribution by 15th July. Every family will get a copy of the book for free. However, those who wish to contribute towards the cost of this book, you may drop your contribution in the box placed at the main entrance marked ‘JUBILEE SOUVENIR’.
4. St. Andrew All Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 14th, 21st, and 28th August and 4th September 2022 at St. Andrew’s auditorium. The contest includes Music, choirs, elocution, dance and dramatics. Those who wish to take part in the contest, kindly contact Mark Hopkins at the earliest.
5. We urge all the choirs of St. Theresa’s to join together and put up a choir at Bandra Zonals. Representatives from each choir kindly give your names to Aloise Saldanha as soon as possible.
6. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on notice board.
7. St. Pauls Institute of Communication Bandra offers Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass communication. Scholarships are available for Catholic students. For details, please see the notice board.
8. The Archdiocesan Women’s commission in collaboration with the Sophia Centre for Women’s studies is organizing the Women’s Leadership Training Program from July 17 to September 4, 2022. Details are on the notice board. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course.
9. St. Anthony’s Church, Malwani is organizing football tournament on 13th, 14th and 15th August for men, women and veterans. Interested teams can collect the registration form from the parish office. Details are on the notice board.
10. 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the soul of Felicia Raymond Gouria is on Sunday, 10th July 2022 at 6:00 pm and Month’s Mind Mass for the soul of Dinesh K. Parmar is on Friday, 15th July 2022 at 7:00 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 32,480/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 3rd JULY 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of St. Thomas, the Apostle of India and it is Faith Formation Sunday.
2. The PPC will have its meeting today at 11:00 am in the parish council room.
3. The Zonal pastors for this year are as follows: Zone 1 – Fr. Antony, Zone 2 – Fr. Felix, Zone 3 – Fr. Nicky, Zone 4 – Fr. Henry.
4. Priests will be available for confessions every Saturday from 7:30 am to 8:00 am and from 6.30 pm to 7:00 pm. Other days, on request.
5. From this Monday, for weekday masses, we will use only the first half of the church. Lights and fans in the second half of the church will be kept off. Parishioners are requested to occupy the front pews in the church.
6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Holy Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound coming Sunday, 10th July after the 10am mass.
7. The Confirmation and First Holy Communion photos of last year are still lying in the parish office. Kindly collect them as early as possible.
8. The Bible study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Mission Journey on Wednesday, 6th July at 7:45 pm in the parish council room. All are welcome.
9. St. Andrew All Bandra parish talent contest will be held on 14th, 21st, 28th August and 4th September 2022 at St. Andrew’s auditorium. The contest includes Music, choirs, elocution, dance, and dramatics. Here is a good opportunity for our talented parishioners to showcase their talents. Kindly visit the website phage.com for further details.
10. The Bombay Archdiocesan Commission for Inter Religious dialogue is conducting a course on Inter-religious dialogue, starting on 24th July 2022. We encourage our parishioners to attend this course. Details are on notice board.
11. St. Pauls Institute of Communication Bandra offers Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass communication. Scholarships are available for Catholic students. For details, please see the notice board.
12. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday after the Holy Communion.
13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,029/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 26th JUNE 2022
1. Today is 13th Sunday in ordinary time and it is also Laity Sunday. After the mass at 11.30am we have Telly games in the school quadrangle and in the evening at 7pm we have get-together in the school hall to celebrate our jubilee. All are invited for the celebration.
2. On 75 glorious years, our parish Vision team has brought out a commemorative book highlighting the history and development of our parish. We thank the Vision team for their hard work.
3. On Tuesday, 28th June, at 7.30pm, Spirit of Love, our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting. Bro. Anthony Lobo will speak on forgiveness.
4. On Wednesday, 29th June is the feast of Sts. Peter & Paul the Apostles.
5. The Bible Study group invites you to a study on St. Paul’s Missionary Journey on Wednesday 29th June at 7.45pm in the parish council room. All are welcome.
6. The Zonals conducted by St. Andrews Parish is happening once again after a gap of two years this August and early September. We are looking forward to your wholehearted support and participation in all the activities. Kindly visit the website phage.com for further details.
7. On Friday, 1st of July, we have First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6.30pm.
8. Coming Sunday, 3rd July is the feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle of India and it is also the faith formation Sunday.
9. The PPC will hold its meeting coming Sunday on 3rd July at 11am in the parish council room.
10. Fr. Sunder SVD is staying with us here in the SVD community to do his MSW from Nirmala Niketan. We welcome him in our parish.
11. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Francis Anthony Fernandes is on Tuesday, 28th June at 7pm.
12. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 34,007/- God bless you for your generosity.
13. Let us celebrate our parish jubilee with a piece of cake as you exit the church.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 19th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
2. Holy Communion for the sick and homebound will be brought today after the 10 am mass.
3. Today, we are beginning the Sunday school. Parents, kindly encourage your children to attend the catechism classes every Sunday.
4. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold its Annual General Meeting today, at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
5. On Thursday, 23rd June is the solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist and on Friday, 24th June is the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The feast mass will be celebrated at 7 pm.
6. Coming Sunday, 26th June, we are celebrating 75 glorious years of our parish and it is also Laity Sunday. The Jubilee mass will be presided over by Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Emeritus Archbishop of Bhopal at 10 am.
7. After the mass from 11.15 am, the PPC will organize Funday games (women’s Throw-ball, Mix Box Cricket, and Telly games for children) on our school grounds. Parishioners spread this message within your communities and form teams. All are encouraged to be part of this celebration.
8. In the evening from 7pm there will be a get-together and fellowship meal in the school hall. Dinner coupons at Rs. 100/- are available in the parish office. Kindly collect your coupons before 23rd June. Those, who cannot afford to buy a coupon, kindly contact Fr. Henry.
9. In view of the Jubilee mass at 10 am, the 8.30 am children’s mass coming Sunday is cancelled. Parishioners, kindly attend the jubilee mass in large numbers. There will be no Sunday school on 26th June.
10. Bible Study class on the topic “Paul: the man and his life” will be held on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7.45 pm in the parish council room. Parishioners, kindly make time to attend.
11. The Archdiocese is organizing a residential training program: SKILLS FOR SCC ANIMATORS AND COORDINATORS on July 9th and 10th at Sarvodaya Goregaon. Those animators and coordinators who wish to attend this program, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
12. Don Bosco college Kurla offers a three year bachelor of management studies (BMS) as well as bachelor of accounting and finance (BAF). For further details look up the notice board.
13. Month’s Mind for the soul of Mabel Janet Rebello on 19th June at 6 pm, 1st Death Anniversary mass for the soul of Mary Robert D’souza on Tuesday 21st June at 7 pm. and 1st Death Anniversary for the soul of Mariam Bernard Parmar on Thursday 23rd June at 7 pm.
14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,753/- and SVP collection is Rs. 14,760. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 12th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
2. On Sunday, 19th June, is the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Coming Sunday, on 19th June, The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the 10am mass.
4. Coming Sunday, June 19th we are beginning the Sunday School. Parents, kindly send your children for the children’s mass at 8.30am and thereafter for the catechism classes.
5. We are happy to announce to you, we are celebrating 75 years of the existence of our parish on Sunday, 26th June 2022 with a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration presided over by Most Rev. Leo Cornelio, Emeritus Archbishop of Bhopal at 10am.
6. After the mass from 11.15am, the PPC will organize Funday games (women’s Throw-ball, Mix Box Cricket, and Telly games for children) on our school ground. Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their communities and zones and form teams. All are urged to be part of this celebration.
7. On 26th June evening, starting at 7pm there will be a get-together and fellowship meal in the school hall. Dinner coupons at Rs. 100 are available in the parish office from 13th June, on first come first served basis.
8. On 75 glorious years, we are bringing out a commemorative book, which captures the history and development of our parish. We would greatly appreciate if some of our parishioners support this event either through donations or through advertisements. The closing date for the same is 16th June.
9. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19th June 2022 at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Mario John Baptista Fernandes and Month’s mind mass for the soul of Mary Severes will be celebrated at 7pm on Tuesday, 14th June.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 52,608- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 5th JUNE 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Pentecost and the end of the Easter season.
2. Next Sunday, June 12th is the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
3. On Wednesday, 9th June is the feast of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest.
4. There will be a prayer meeting on Tuesday from 7.30pm and on 11th June there will be a semi night vigil from 8pm to 11pm. All are invited.
5. PPC meeting will be held today at 11am in the parish council room.
6. This is the last reminder to our Parents, who wish to have the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation administered to their children in the year 2022-2023, kindly fill in the forms available in the parish office and submit them latest by 6th June 2022.
7. The Archdiocese is organizing a residential training program: SKILLS FOR SCC ANIMATORS AND COORDINATORS on July 9th and 10th at Sarvodaya Goregaon. Those animators and coordinators who wish to attend this program, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
8. The Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s parish unit will hold the Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 19th June 2022 at 11 am in the parish Council Room. Nominations for the post of Unit Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Managing Committee members shall be duly proposed and seconded during the meeting. For other details, please see the NOTICE BOARD.
9. SVP will make their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th June.
10. Fr. Caetano Mascarenhas, who has served our parish past five years, has been transferred to Holy Family church, Marcela, Goa. We thank him for his dedicated services. He will leave for Goa on Monday, 6th June.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 38,962- Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Third Sunday of Easter, 1st May 2022

1. Today is the third Sunday of Easter.
2. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound today after 10am mass.
3. The month of May is dedicated to Mother Mary. We urge our parishioners to come either as a community, or as a cluster, or as a cell or association and pray the rosary at the parish grotto at 6.30pm. Kindly choose a day and register your group in the parish office.
4. Spirit of Love, our parish prayer group will hold its prayer meeting on Tuesday, 3rd May from 7.30pm. Arun D’ Silva will give a teaching on “How to Pray”.
5. Zone IV is celebrating the feast of St. Roque on Sunday, 8th May 2022. The procession begins at 6.30pm at the main village cross followed by mass at 7pm. All are welcome to join in the celebration.
6. 1st death anniversary mass for the souls of Glenver Patton & Lourdes D’Souza is on Monday 2nd May at 7 pm & for the soul of Theresa Jacinto is on Friday 6th May at 7 pm.
7. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 45,383. Thank you very much for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – DIVINE MERYC SUNDAY, 24 APRIL 2022
1. Today is the feast of Divine Mercy.
2. This evening at 6pm Bishop Allwyn will administer the sacrament of Confirmation on thirty of our youth. Kindly, keep them in your prayers. The 6pm mass is exclusively for the Confirmation candidates and their families.
3. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 1st May.
4. The month of May is dedicated to Mother Mary. We urge our parishioners to come either as a community, or as a cluster, or as a cell or association and pray the rosary at the parish grotto at 6.30pm. Kindly choose a day and register your group in the parish office.
5. The Bible study class will be held on 27th April at 7.45pm in the school council room. The topic is: “Post Resurrection Events leading up to Pentecost.” Please make to attend.
6. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Sydney Pereira is on Monday, 25th April at 7 pm.
7. The love offering on Maundy Thursday is Rs. 74,538/- On Good Friday: Rs. 1,15,994/- and Easter Sunday Rs. 1,26,043. May the good Lord bless you immensely for your generosity. The Good Friday collection is already sent to Archbishop’s house.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 3rd APRIL 2022
1. Today is the 5th Sunday of Lent.

2. The PPC will hold its meeting today at 11am in the parish council room.

3. Confessions in preparation for the Easter will be held from Monday to Wednesday, 4th to 6th April 2022. Kindly note the timings: Morning 7.30am to 8am; evening 6.30pm to 7pm and 7.30pm to 8pm. Kindly have your confessions done within these three days.

4. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 8th April will be conducted by the Bible Cell and Bible study group at 7.30pm.

5. Coming Sunday, 10th April is the Palm Sunday. The palms will be blessed at the 7.30am mass in the school quadrangle and from there procession to the church to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Kindly, gather in the school quadrangle by 7.20am. Please note: there will be no 8.30am mass coming Sunday.

6. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring communion for the sick and the homebound next Sunday, 10th April after the 10am mass.

7. The Holy Week program is printed on the VISION, and it will be sent on the WhatsApp groups too.

8. The online masses have been stopped. From now on we will not take mass intentions online. If you wish to book a mass, kindly come to the parish office between 10am and 1pm.

9. The Bible study group invites you for a study on the Last Supper in the school council room on Wednesday, 6th April at 7.45pm.

10. Care for Creation Cell of our parish will have its meeting on Tuesday, 5th April at 7.30pm in the parish council room. We invite more volunteers to join this cell and be present for the meeting.

11. Since the Covid situation has improved, we request all the parents to send their children for mass. We will resume children’s mass from June. Now children are free to come for any mass.

12. The Bombay Catholic Sabha is having its membership drive. The members are sitting at the entrance of the church, to enrol new members. We invite you to become members of the Sabha and encourage them in their works.

13. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 9th, and 10th April.

14. The Raigad products sale in our parish last Sunday had a very good response. They were able to raise Rs. 61,000 from the sale. We thank all our parishioners, who volunteered to help in the sale.

15. Months mind mass for the soul of Albino Toscano is on Friday 8th April at 7 pm & for the soul of Josephine Sutari is on Saturday 9th April at 7 pm.

16. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 28,338/- SVD Mission Day collection is Rs. 45,200/- and the Lenten Alms collected for the Archdiocese of Bombay is Rs. 40,087. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 27th MARCH 2022

1. Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent.
2. The Stations of the cross coming Friday, 1st April will be conducted by the English prayer group at 7.30pm in the church.
3. The live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, every Wednesday and Friday the 8am mass will be offered for multi-intentions. All other days, single intention for mass.
4. The PPC will hold its meeting on Sunday, 3rd April at 11am in the parish council room.
5. The VISION copies are ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to distribute them at the earliest. We thank the Vision editorial team for their commitment and hard work.
6. The following clinics at UCDC are operating from the SVD House, opposite National College: Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Orthodontist, Homeopathy, Acupressure, Dietetics and pathology. The details are on the notice board.
7. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation, a partner organization of Centre for Social Action having a sale outside of the products prepared by the tribals in Raigad. Kindly patronize.
8. 1st death anniversary mass for the soul of Martha Carlos is on Monday 28th March at 7 pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 29,694/ and SVP collection is Rs. 9,060. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 20th MARCH 2022

1. Today is 3rd Sunday of Lent. It is also celebrated as pro-life day.
2. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 25th March, will be conducted by the Sunday school in the church at 7.30pm.
3. The Spirit of Love prayer group will hold its prayer meeting at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, 23rd March in our church, all are invited to join.
4. The live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, every Wednesday and Friday the 8am mass will be offered for multi-intentions. All other days, single intention for mass.
5. There is a box, marked LENTEN ALMS at the main entrance to the church. These donations go for the support of Goregaon seminary. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay. By 30th March the amount will be sent to the Archbishop’s House.
6. Zone IV is inviting you to join them in the Stations of the Cross at 7pm on Sunday, 20th March starting from Post office Cross and ending at the Cross, opposite Railway Quarters. All are welcome.
7. Navjeevan Social Enterprise Foundation a partner organization of Centre for Social Action is organizing a sale of products made by the tribals in Raigad in our parish on 26th and 27th March after all the masses. Please patronize.
8. The Bombay East Indian Association is organizing an event “Meet-N-Match” for the East Indian community on Sunday 27th March 2022 from 9.30am to 12.30pm at St. Michael School Hall, Mogali Garden, Kurla. Please refer to the notice board for details.
9. SVP will make a collection for their charitable activities after this mass. Kindly bless them with your generosity.
10. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Anil Paul Parmar on Monday, for the soul of Sr. Sunita Colaco on Wednesday, for the soul of Cecelia D’Souza on Thursday, for the soul of Herman Philip Pereira on Friday and for the soul of Joanna Gigool on Saturday. All these masses are at 7 pm. 1st Death anniversary for the soul of Fredrick Reginal Pereira is at 6 pm on Sunday.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 30,559/-. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY, 13th MARCH 2022
1. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Lent.
2. Today we are celebrating international women’s day in the Archdiocese of Bombay.
3. Today, we are also celebrating SVD Mission Day. SVD Missionary and Spiritual Confraternity certificate is available in the parish office.
4. Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound will be brought after the 10am mass today. If you need a priest to visit your home to hear confessions, kindly contact your zonal pastor or the parish office and we will do the needful.
5. The Stations of the Cross coming Friday, 18th March, conducted by Divine Mercy Association will be held at 6.30pm, before the mass. After the mass, from 7.30 to 8.30pm we will have the Eucharistic adoration conducted by Fr. Daniel Fernandes. We encourage all to come and join in the adoration.
6. Please note: the live streaming of the Holy mass will stop from April 1, 2022. From April, the 8am mass on Wednesdays and Fridays will be for multi-intentions. All other days only single intention for mass.
7. A box has been kept at the main entrance to the church, marked SVD MISSION DAY. These donations go for the SVD mission all over the world. Envelops for the SVD mission support are also placed on the box. We appeal to your generosity.
8. If you wish to have a Stations of the Cross booklet, it is available in the parish office for Rs. 30/-.
9. SVP will make their collection next Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th March.
10. 1st Death anniversary mass for the soul of Nani Francis Macwan is on Tuesday, 15th March at 7 pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 46,509/. First Friday collection is Rs. 25,183 and Holy Childhood collection is Rs. 22,520. God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 27th February 2022

1. Today is 8th Sunday in ordinary time
2. On 2nd March we are beginning the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fasting and abstinence. The masses on Ash Wednesday are as follows: Morning 7am, 8am and evening 6pm and 7pm. You will receive the ashes on your foreheads.
3. Starting from Ash Wednesday, our adoration chapel will be kept open for prayer. While praying in the chapel, kindly make sure you wear the mask.
4. Our parish Lenten mission on the theme: “Journeying Together in the Light of the Cross”, will be preached by Fr. Dixson D’ Souza, SVD on 4th, 5th and 6th March after the 7pm mass. Kindly make time to attend the mission on all the three days.
5. Those who wish to have their confessions, priests will be available from 6.30 to 7.00pm on 4th, 5th and 6th March.
6. This is the last reminder for paying your community fund, in case you have not done so. Kindly do it before the end of March.
7. The PPC will hold its meeting in the parish council room on 6th March at 11am.
8. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Jean Hazel Fernandes is on 5th March at 7pm, and 1st death anniversary for the soul of Silas Ozzie Fernandes is on 3rd March at 7pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,547/-Thank you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 13th February 2022

1. Today is 6th Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as world marriage day.
2. Next Sunday, at the 10am mass twenty of our children will receive First Holy communion. This mass is exclusively for the communicants and their families. Others kindly choose another mass and please keep these children in your prayer.
3. There is a special collection to be made for the Archdiocese of Bombay for the Holy Childhood Association. A box is placed at the main entrance of the church. Kindly put in your donations in this box. The cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association.
4. In the month of October, we had made an appeal to you to raise funds for multi-purpose hall repair for Mangaon Mission of Rs. 4,33,762. With your generous contribution so far, we have collected Rs. 1,86,485. We thank you very much for your generosity. We are still short of Rs. 2,47,277. In case anyone wants to stll contribute towards this project, you may kindly do so in the coming days.
5. Those who have not paid their community fund for the financial year 2021-22, kindly do so by the end of March 2022.
6. Today after the mass, the SVP members will make a collection for their charitable activities. Kindly bless them with your generosity.
7. An urgent request has come from the Kashmiri migrants settled in a camp in the Bandra station. They urgently need 300 Kgs rice, 200 kgs dal, 60 kgs oil and 50 kgs of sugar. If anyone is willing to reach out to these people, kindly contact Fr. Henry at the earliest.
8. Months mind mass for the soul of Kajetan Peter Pereira is on Wednesday 16th February at 7 pm.
9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 43,174/- God bless you for your generosity.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 23rd JANUARY 2022
1. Today is the third Sunday in ordinary time and it is celebrated as Word of God Sunday.
2. We encourage every family to have a copy of the Bible, and make a habit of reading it daily. Those who do not have a copy, you may buy one today, available at the main entrance of the church. Through the kindness of St. Paul Fathers, today, 20% discount on Good News Bible and 30% discount on Community Bible. Hindi Bible free.
3. We urge every family to come together today to enthrone the Bible in your home. The format for the enthronement has been sent to you on the parish WhatsApp groups.
4. On Tuesday, 25th January is the feast of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle.
5. On Wednesday, 26th January is the Republic Day of our Nation. After the 8am mass there will be flag hoisting organized by Bombay Catholic Sabha.
6. Since the mass intentions list is becoming longer on certain days, from Monday, 24th January, after 1pm we will not include the intentions for the next day’s mass. Only those intentions that are given before 1pm will be included.
7. The Bible Study group will hold its online class on Wednesday, 26th January at 7.45pm. The topic is “But Seek First the Kingdom and His Righteousness” (Mt. 6:33). The Link will be sent to you on parish WhatsApp groups. Please connect and attend the class.
8. Bombay Catholic Sabha unit of our parish is giving away scholarships for the SSC and HSC catholic students of our parish on 13th February 2022. Those students who wish to apply for the scholarship need to collect the registration form from the parish office and submit it along with their marks sheet latest by 10th February.
9. The Archdiocese is organizing: “TAKE CHARGE, YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM” online. The details are put up on the notice board. We highly encourage the young adults to attend this program.
10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Bennet Murzello is on Sunday, 30th January at 6pm.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 31,193/- Thank you for your generosity.
12. Fr. Henry will be out for his retreat from 24th Jan to 1st February. During his absence, Fr. Caetano will be in charge.

ANNOUNCEMENTS –  SUNDAY, 16th JANUARY 2022

1. Today is the second Sunday in ordinary time.

2. Christian Unity week will be celebrated from 18 to 25th January. The theme for Christian unity week is: “We saw the star in the East and we came to worship him” (Mt 2:2). During this week we will say a short prayer at the end of every mass and pray for Christian unity. On Thursday, from 7.30 to 8.15pm we will have Holy hour for Christian unity.

3. A request to all the parishioners: In case any of you have any symptoms of Covid or if you have any member in your family who is unwell, kindly avoid coming to the church for the safety of others.

4. Month’s mind mass for the soul of Oswin Peter Nazareth is on Tuesday, 18th January at 7 pm. 1st Death anniversary mass for the soul of Owen Francis Drego is on Saturday 22nd January at 7 pm.

5. Last Sunday, your contribution to SVP is Rs. 11,500. Last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 25,700/.

6. Those who have not paid their community fund for the financial year 2021-22, kindly do so, latest by March 31st.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – SUNDAY, 2nd JANUARY 2022
1. Today is the solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

2. Next Sunday is the Baptism of the Lord.

3. Next Sunday, 9th January the PPC will hold its meeting in the school quadrangle at 11am.

4. On Saturday and Sunday, 8th and 9th January, the SVP members will make their monthly collection.

5. Since Vaishali has resigned from her job, we are appointing Ashley Arickswamy in the parish office. Kindly bear with us in case there is some confusion during this transition.

6. 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Philomena Pinto is on Monday 3rd January at 7pm. Soul of Brian Philip D’Souza is on Saturday 8th January, at 7:00pm and for the soul of Rosalind Maria De Sylva is on Sunday 9th January at 6:00pm.

7. Christmas day love offering amounts to Rs. 72,111 and last Sunday’s love offering is Rs. 39,449. Thank you for your generosity.

Announcements – Sunday 26th December, 2021
1. Today is the feast of the Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

2. Tuesday, 28th December, is the feast of the Holy Innocents. We will have a special blessing for the children at 7pm mass.

3. On Friday, 31st December at 11pm we begin the thanksgiving service followed by the New Year vigil mass at 12 midnight. Please note: No vehicles will be permitted in church compound that night.

4. On Saturday, 1st January is the feast of Mary Mother of God. There will be two masses in the morning 7am and 8am and in the evening 7pm will be the Sunday liturgy.
5. Next Sunday 2nd January is the feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord”

6. For the Christmas crib contest, we have five community cribs and six individual cribs. The cribs will be judged zone-wise from 27th to 30th after the 7pm mass and the results will be announced at the New Year midnight mass.
7. Month’s Mind Mass for the soul of Paul William Parmar is on Monday 27th December, at 5:00pm and for the soul of Fr. Charles Vas, SVD is on Thursday 30th December, at 7:00pm.

8. 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Mary Grace (Meena Satynarayan Sharma is on Saturday 1st January, at 7:00pm.

9. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs.24,071 and the Christmas food hampers is Rs.37684/-. Thanks for your generosity. Through the food kitchen, we have distributed 46 food hampers to the needy parishioners.

NOTICES – Sunday, 19th December, 2021
1. Sunday 19th December is the fourth Sunday of Advent.
2. Sunday 19th December at 7pm we have JINGLE ALL THE WAY Christmas program organized by our youth. Games, entertainment, food stalls etc. are part of this program. Please come and be part of this celebration.
3. On Thursday, 23rd December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: LOVE. Fr. Reynold from St. Paul’s will lead us in the adoration. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.
4. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the entry form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is tomorrow, 20th December 2021. The theme for Christmas Crib contest is: JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19.
5. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 20th, 21st, and 22nd December from 7.30am to 8.00am and in the evening 6pm to 8.30pm. Please make time to have your confessions within these three days.
6. The Christmas vigil mass will be held in the Church on 24th evening at 8pm. Before the mass, at 7.30pm, there will be carol singing. Limited number of people will be admitted for the service. Hence be in the church before 7.30pm.
7. Please adhere to the following guidelines for the vigil mass: Only those who have taken both vaccines may come in for the service. Mask is compulsory all through the mass. In each bench three people will be seated to accommodate maximum people. No bags permitted inside the church and no vehicles inside the campus. The anti-terrorist squad has served us notice regarding the above guidelines.
8. On Christmas day the masses are as follows: 7am, 8.30am, and 10am. No evening mass.
9. The Extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on Friday, 24th December after the 8am mass.
10. Those, who have not paid their Community Fund for the financial year 2021-22, here is a gentle reminder to do so before the financial year ends in March. If you have difficulty coming to the office, you may ask your community animator to help you in this regard.
11. The Christmas Issue of VISION, our parish bulletin will be ready for distribution by 23rd December 2021. Councillors are requested to distribute them before Christmas.
12. The online application portal for Jr. KG admissions at St. Theresa’s school will open on the 15th of December 2021 at 11am and will close at 5pm on 31st December 2021.
13. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Rita Oliveira is on Thursday 23rd December at 7:00pm and Hilary Philip Gonsalves on Sunday 26th December, at 6:00pm.
14. SVP thanks the parishioners for the collection of Rs.5150/-.
15. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 24,250/-. Thanks for your generosity.

Notices – Sunday, 12th December, 2021
1. Today is third Sunday of Advent.

2. The interfaith dialogue organized by Bombay Catholic Sabha will be held in the school quadrangle at 11am on Sunday 12th December. All are welcome to attend the program.

3. Sunday, 12th December at 7pm we begin the Christmas Carols Nite in our parish. Please come and be part of this Christmas program.

4. On Thursday, 16th December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: JOY. Fr. Henry will lead us in the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.

5. The Christmas program JINGLE ALL THE WAY organized by our youth will be held on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6pm mass. Please look up the notice board for details.

6. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the registration form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021. The theme for Christmas Crib contest is: JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19.

7. Confessions in preparation for Christmas will be held on 20th, 21st, and 22nd December after the 7pm mass. Please make time to have your confessions within these three days.

8. Christmas food hampers for the poor and the needy parishioners will be given for Christmas. In case anyone wants to contribute towards the Christmas hampers, you may drop your contribution in the box, marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPERS” at the main entrance.

9. Health outreach cell of our parish will collect left-over medicines from our parishioners. In case anyone has any medicines in your homes, which are well within the date of expiry, kindly drop them in the box placed in the parish office. These medicines will be used for the poor.

10. The online application portal for Jr. KG admissions at St. Theresa’s school will open on the 15th of December 2021 at 11am and will close at 5pm on 31st December 2021.

11 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Francis Mendonca is on Monday 13th December and Francis Sequeirra is on Friday 17th December, at 7:00pm

11. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Josephine Francis Gouria is on Sunday 19th December, at 6:00pm.

12. SVP will make their usual monthly collection today after the Mass.

13. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 28,063/-. Thanks for your generosity.

Announcement – Sunday, 5th December, 2021
1. Today is second Sunday of Advent.
2. The Eucharistic ministers will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound after the 8.30am Mass today.
3. The Parish pastoral council will have its meeting at 11:00am today in the parish council room.
4. On Thursday, 9th December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: PEACE. Deacon Melroy will lead us in the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.
5. Wednesday, 8th December is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and closing of the year of St. Joseph. We close the year of St. Joseph with adoration after the 7:00pm Mass. Please join in the adoration.
6. Bombay Catholic Sabha, St. Theresa’s church unit is holding an Inter-faith dialogue on Sunday 12th December, at 11:00am, on St. Theresa’s School Quadrangle with the theme “Journeying together to usher into a new Future”. All are welcome to participate in this event.
7. The Theme for Christmas 2021 in our parish is: “JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19” and this is the theme for Christmas Crib competition also.
8. Christmas Carols Nite 2021 in our parish will be held on Sunday, 12th December from 7pm to 8.30pm. Clusters, communities, cells and associations are all highly encouraged to form a group and take part in the Carols Nite. Register your group in the parish office.
9. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021.
10. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing a Christmas program, JINGLE ALL THE WAY on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls need to register themselves in the parish office at the earliest. The stalls are allotted on first come first basis. The details are on the notice board.

11. Christmas hampers for the poor and the needy parishioners will be given for Christmas. In case anyone wants to contribute towards the Christmas hampers, you may drop your contribution in the box, marked “CHRISTMAS HAMPERS” at the main entrance.
12. Our parish calendar for the year 2022 is ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them as early as possible and distribute them in their respective communities.
13. For Mangaon multipurpose hall repair donations, a box has been placed at the main entrance. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box. In case of cheques, must be drawn in favour of “St. Theresas Church A/C Sant Theresa Seva Parivar”.
14. During this Advent season Oswald Cardinal Gracias – Archbishop of Bombay, appeals all the faithful to contribute towards campaign against hunger and disease. The theme for this year’s campaign is “BE SOMEONE’S REASON TO SMILE – HELP US BRING RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”. The envelops are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION”.
15. Vaishali, our parish office secretary has submitted her resignation as she is shifting her residence to Naigaon. By the end of December 2021 she will leave the office. We are looking for a person to take her place. If anyone is interested in this post send in your application with your resume as early as possible. Minimum qualification required is graduation with good computer knowledge and fluency in English language.
16. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Joseph Thomas Pereira is on Monday 6th December, at 7:00pm.
17. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th December.
18. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 36,919/- Thanks for your generosity.

Notices – Sunday, 28th November 2021

1. Today is First Sunday of Advent.
2. On Thursday, 2nd December from 7.30pm to 8.15pm we will have adoration and preaching on the advent theme: HOPE. Fr. Austin Norris will conduct the adoration and break the Word for us. Kindly make time to attend the adoration as a preparation for Christmas.

3. The Theme for Christmas 2021 in our parish is: “JESUS THE STAR OF HOPE AMID COVID-19” and this is the theme for Christmas Crib competition also.

4. Those who wish to take part in the Christmas Crib contest, you may collect the form from the parish office. Last date for submitting the entry form is Saturday 18th December 2021.

5. Christmas carols Nite 2021 in our parish will be held on Sunday, 12th December after the 6:00pm mass. Cells, associations and communities are all welcome to participate in the Christmas Carols Nite. The entry form is available in the parish office.

6. The Theresian Youth Movement is organizing a Christmas program, JINGLE ALL THE WAY on Sunday, 19th December, after the 6:00pm mass. Those cells and associations, who wish to put up stalls can register themselves in the parish office. For further details, please see the notice board.

7. There are a few Bible Diaries 2022 in the parish office gifted by someone. Those who wish to have a copy for your reflection, may collect it from the parish office from Monday. It is for free. Pray for the donor, who has gifted them.

8. Our parish calendar for the year 2022 is ready for distribution. Councillors are requested to collect them from 1st December and distribute them in their respective communities.
9. For Mangaon multipurpose hall repair donations, a box has been placed at the main entrance. You may kindly drop your contribution in this box. Cheques, must be drawn in favour of “St. Theresas Church A/C Sant Theresa Seva Parivar”. You will get tax exemption under 80G.

10. Bandra deanery is going to train and form a disaster management team. Four members from each parish are going to be trained in Holy Family hospital from December. They will be taught how to administer First Aid, oxygen concentrators etc. We need four volunteers from our parish. Those interested in this ministry, kindly contact Fr. Henry or the parish office within this week.

11. During this Advent season Oswald Cardinal Gracias – Archbishop of Bombay, appeals all the faithful to contribute towards campaign against hunger and disease. The theme for this year’s campaign is “BE SOMEONE’S REASON TO SMILE – HELP US BRING RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”. The envelops are placed at the entrance of the church. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “CENTRE FOR SOCIAL ACTION”.
12. Month’s Mind Mass for the souls of Valerian Louis Gigool is on Tuesday 30th November at 7:00pm. Soul of Sr. Jolly Mathew Cheriyanthanath is on Wednesday 1st December, at 7:00pm and Margaret Pereira on 1st December at 5:30pm.

13. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the souls of Joe Pascoal Fernandes on Thursday 2nd December, at 7:00pm
14. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 39,008/- Thanks for your generosity.

Notices– Sunday 21st November, 2021.
1. Today is 34th Sunday in ordinary time and it is the solemnity of Lord Jesus Christ the King of the Universe.
2. The Eucharistic adorations will begin after the 10am mass. Please note the schedule of the adoration:
11am to 11.45am – Duerello convent sisters
11.45 to 12.30pm – Zone 1
12.30pm to 1.15pm – Zone 2
1.15pm to 2.00pm – Zone 3
2.00pm to 2.45pm – Zone 4
2.45pm to 3.30pm – Daughters of St. Paul sisters
3.30pm to 4.15pm – Gujarati community
4.15pm to 5:00pm – St. Paul Community

We conclude the solemnity of Christ the King with mass at 5:00pm. There will be no 6pm mass today.

3. Next Sunday 28TH November is First Sunday of the Advent.
4. We are going to form a Christmas choir. Those who wish to be part of this choir, kindly give your names to the Liturgy team or to the parish office by 25th November.
5. Bandra deanery is going to train and form a disaster management team. Four members from each parish are going to be trained in Holy Family hospital from December. They will be taught how to administer First Aid, oxygen concentrators etc. We need four volunteers from our parish. Those interested in this ministry, kindly contact Fr. Henry or the parish office by 25th November.
6. First Holy Communion will be administered to our children on Sunday, 20th February 2022.
7. St. Joseph’s Convent International School Bandra opens admissions for the Academic year 2022-23 for Junior K.G. from 29th November to 3rd December 2021. Admissions for girls only. For further details see the notice board.
8. There is an appeal from Mangaon mission for financial help. During Cyclone Nisarga on 3rd June, 2021, the children’s hostel, the presbytery and the multipurpose hall were all badly damaged. The hostel and presbytery are repaired, whereas the multipurpose hall is yet to be repaired. They need Rs. 4, 35,000 for the repair. Those who wish to donate toward this worthy cause, please contact the parish office.
9. Months Mind Mass for the Soul of Rosalind Fernandes is on Wednesday 24th November and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Lena D’Souza is on Friday 26th November . All Masses at 7:00pm.
10. SVP thanks the parishioner for the amount collected for last weekend Rs.12750/-.
11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 32,542/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 7th November 2021

1. Today is 32nd Sunday in ordinary time.

2. The Eucharistic ministers will bring holy communion for the sick and the homebound after the 8.30am mass today.

3. The Hope and Life movement will have their meeting on Monday, 8th November in the parish council room. Kindly contact Mrs. Jane Braganza for the details.

4. On Tuesday, 9th November, is the feast of the dedication of the Lateran Basilica.

5. Next Sunday, 14th November is Children’s day and it is also celebrated as world day of the poor.

6. The Parish Pastoral council will have its meeting on Sunday, 14th November at 11am in the school quadrangle. All the councillors are requested to attend the meeting.

7. Fr. Henry is out of town from 7th to 13th November. During his absence Fr. Caetano Mascarenhas will be in charge.

8. Offertory collection is not made during the mass, instead the boxes for the love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at the side entrance of the church. Kindly drop your offerings in these boxes.

9. SVP will make their usual monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th November.

10. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Brenda D’Cruz is on Wednesday 10th November, at 8:00am and for the soul of Anthony Kenneth Hopkins is on Sunday 14th November, at 6:00pm.

11. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 30,210/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 31st October 2021

1. Today is 31st Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Tomorrow, 1st November we are celebrating the feast of all saints.
3. 2nd November is all Souls day. There is an additional mass at 6pm offered for the multi intentions, placed in the box. The deadline for dropping your intentions is today, Sunday 7pm.
4. Mission Sunday collection made for the Archdiocese of Bombay, propagation of faith amounts to Rs. 93,354/- This amount will be sent to the Archbishop’s house on Monday. Thank you for your generosity.
5. Zone-1 will have a special mass for the departed souls of the Zone on 4th November at 5.30pm.
Zone-2 will have a mass for the departed souls at 8am live-streamed.
on 5th November
Zone-3 will have a special mass for the departed souls at 5.30pm
on 6th November
Zone-4 will have special mass for the departed souls at 5.30pm on 3rd November.
6. The Eucharistic ministers will bring Holy Communion for the sick and the homebound on 7th November after the 8.30am mass.
7. We are looking for more cantors and lectors, preferably young people to sing and read at the Holy mass. Those who wish to offer their service, kindly contact the liturgy team or the parish office.
8. Agnel Ashram Bandra, college of Engineering offers undergraduate, post graduate degrees and doctoral programs in mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, artificial engineering and data science. For further information visit the college website: www.frcrce.ac.in or call up 67114002.
9. First death anniversary mass for the soul of Regina John Parmar is on Saturday, 6th November at 7pm.
10. Last Sunday’s love offering amounts to Rs. 33,297/- Thanks for your generosity.

NOTICES – Sunday, 17th October 2021

1. Today is 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Please note the timings of the masses: Sundays: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm. Weekdays: 7am, 8am, and 7pm.
3. Kindly follow the covid-19 guidelines strictly: Always wear a mask, sanitize your hands before entering the church, get a thermal screening done at the entrance, sit at the yellow ribbon touching your back on either end of the bench. Families occupy the side rows marked with white ribbon.
4. Today, the archbishop will inaugurate the synod for a synodal church 2021-2023. As a parish, let’s pray for the success of the synod.
5. Next Sunday is Mission Sunday and the theme for the celebration is: “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20). In our parish we will celebrate mission Sunday from 22nd to 24th. On Friday, 22nd October, at 8am mass Mrs. Lorna D’ Souza, a lay mission partner will share on “the involvement of the laity in the mission of the church.” On 23rd, Saturday 8am mass Fr. Jerome D’ Souza, SVD will preach on “Church’s mission to the migrants”.
Saturday evening and Sunday masses, SVD missionaries from Mangaon mission will be here to preach on the “mission of the church to the poor and the marginalized.”
6. A separate collection will be made on Mission Sunday for the propagation of faith. The cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Society for the Propagation of Faith”. A box will be placed at the main entrance marked “Mission Sunday”. Kindly be generous.
7. There is no offertory collection during the mass. Instead, the boxes for love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at two side entrances. You may drop your love offerings in these boxes.
 

8. It is quite encouraging to hear that many communities or clusters are reciting the rosary together. Those communities which are still not doing so, kindly find ways and means to connect with each other and pray either online or offline.
9. We are going to form a new cell in our parish, “Care for Creation.” Those who are interested in working for the environment, kindly give your names to the parish office within this week.
10. 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6pm on this day. A box marked with “Mass for the departed Souls” is placed at the main entrance. Kindly drop your mass intentions along with the offerings in this box.
11. Zone- 3 will have a special Mass for the deceased members on Saturday 6th November, at 5:30pm at St. Theresa’s Church. All are requested to attend the Mass.
12. The examiner magazine copies are now available at the church. Please note: from October 30th the price has been increased to Rs. 20 per copy and annual subscription is Rs. 1000. Those who wish to renew their subscriptions, kindly contact examiner office email: mail@examiner.in
13. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the soul of Ivy Gonsalves is on Monday 18th October, at 8am.
14. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Bernard Pietas D’Mello is on Tuesday 19th October at 7:00pm.
15. The SVP will make their usual collection after this Mass. Kindly support them in their charitable activities.

NOTICES– Sunday 10th October, 2021
1. Today is 28th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. The Mass schedule for Sunday is as follows: 7am, 8.30am, 10am, and 6pm. And the weekday masses are as follows: 7am, 8am, and 7pm. You are requested to vacate the Church soon after the Mass, so that the Church could be sanitized before the next Mass.
3. For the safety of others and for your own safety, only those who are fully vaccinated may come to the Church.
4. Kindly follow the guidelines strictly: Always wear a mask, sanitize your hands before entering the church, get a thermal screening done at the entrance, sit at the yellow ribbon touching your back on either end of the bench. Families occupy the side rows marked with white ribbon. Communion will be distributed outside the church. Kindly receive communion on your left palm placed over your right palm. After receiving communion enter through the main door. Avoid greeting and meeting in the church premises.
5. Offertory collection will not be made during the mass. Instead, the boxes for love offering are placed at the main entrance as well as at two side entrances. You may drop your love offerings in these boxes.
6. The month of October is dedicated to Mother Mary. We request all the communities or clusters join in and recite Rosary every day, either online or gathering in small communities in your area. Make sure you wear masks and maintain social distancing.
7. Tuesday 2nd November is all Souls Day. There will be an additional mass at 6:00pm on this day. A box marked with “Mass for the departed Souls” is placed at the main entrance. Kindly drop your Mass intentions along with the offerings in this box.
8. There are several receipts lying in the parish office, which not yet been claimed. Kindly collect them as early as possible.
9. The SVP will make their usual collection next Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th October.
10. Memorial Mass for the Soul of Celine Theresa Pereira is on Wednesday 13th October.
11. 1st Death anniversary Masses for the souls of Simon Albin Parmar and Eva Theresa Pereira is on Thursday 14th October. All the Masses are at 7:00pm.

NOTICES – Sunday, 26th September 2021

1. Today is 26th Sunday in ordinary time.
2. Communion will be distributed from 10 to 11am in the church premises. Please come prepared.
3. The feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29th September.
4. The feast of Guardian Angels is celebrated on Saturday, 2nd October.
5. The feast of St. Theresa of Child Jesus, our parish feast will be celebrated on Sunday, 3rd October, 2021. Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas S.J., the dean of Bandra deanery will preside over the 8am online mass. As a preparation for the feast, a Triduum will be preached at 8am online mass on 30th September, 1st and 2nd October. Requesting all the parishioners to join in the celebration online.
6. On Sunday, 3rd October, after the 8am mass, the Eucharistic ministers will take Holy Communion for the homebound. Please be prepared to welcome them in your homes.
7. The parish bulletin “Vision” will be published on the feast day of our parish on 3rd October. The councillors are requested to collect the vision copies from the parish office and distribute them to our parishioners. We appreciate the new editorial team for their efficiency in bringing out the bulletin within a short time.
8. Pope Francis has declared October as “Mission Month”. The Holy Father urges all the baptized Christians to engage in the work of evangelization and pray for the missions.
9. The month of October is dedicated to Mother Mary. Until the churches are opened, we urge all the communities or clusters in our zones to recite rosary online every day and pray for the missions.
10. Forty four of our youth will be receiving the sacrament of Confirmation this evening. Kindly pray for them.
11. Months Mind Mass for the soul of Blaise Eugene Vaz is on Tuesday 28th September, and for the soul of Rachel Virginia Pereira on Saturday, 2nd October. All Masses 8:00am live streamed.

Notices – (Sunday, 25th July, 2021)

1) Today is 17th Sunday in ordinary time. Today we are celebrating parents and grandparents day, as we commemorate the feast of Joachim and Anna, the parents of Blessed Virgin Mary.

2) The Sunday school has prepared a meaningful video program to celebrate our parents and grandparents day, the video-link will be available on the parish whatsaap groups at 9:00am today.

3) The Eucharistic ministers will bring holy communion to the sick and homebound soon after this mass. Kindly be prepared.

4) The TYM is holding a talent hunt competition on the theme “We are one Family”. This is a good opportunity for the entire family to come together to showcase your talents.

5) Next Sunday, 1st August, is the prison ministry Sunday. It is a day dedicated to praying for the prisoner’s reintegration and redemption.

6) The feast of St. John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of the clergy falls on Wednesday, 4th August, however, we are celebrating it on Sunday, 8th August, 2021.

7) The total amount collected for Peter’s pence is Rs.7150/-. The amount will be forwarded to the Archbishop’s house on 30th July. In case, anyone still wants to contribute, you may bring it to the office by 29th July.

8) The parish office will remain open from 10:00am to 1:00pm from Monday to Saturday. You are free to come in for any business.

Notices – Sunday  30th May, 2021

Today we celebrate the feast of Most Holy Trinity.

The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated tomorrow – Monday – 31st May.

The Feast of Corpus Christi, the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ will be celebrated next Sunday 6th June.

The Feast of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on Friday 11th June. The Novena in preparation for the Feast begins on Wednesday 2nd June onwards.

You are encouraged to pay your Sunday collection, Community fund and Love offering by cheque, NEFT or Cash can be drop at the box outside the parish office.

 

CHURCH DONATIONS /  CHURCH ACTIVITIES /  MASSES

Account Name :  ST. Theresa Church

Bank    :   The South Indian Bank Ltd. 

Branch  :   Linking Rd, Bandra(W)

S.B. Account No. :   0157053000004989 

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COMMUNITY FUND

Account Name :  ST. Theresa’s Church Community Welfare Fund

Bank    :   The South Indian Bank Ltd.

Branch  :   Linking Rd, Bandra(W)

S.B. Account No. : – 0157053000050659 

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Kindly book your Mass intentions via WhatsApp of our Parish mobile no – 9004979257. Deadline for Mass booking is from Monday to Friday till 4:00pm.

We will have 15 people for Funeral service without the Mass.

Months Mind Mass for the Souls of – Glenver Percy Patton and  Lourdes Raphel D’Souza is on Wednesday 2nd June. Theresa Jacinto is on Sunday 6th June.

1st Death anniversary Masses for the Souls of – Glenford D’Souza is on Monday 31st May. Patrick Earnest Hayden is on Saturday 5th June.

All Masses are at 8:00am Live streamed.

All are urged to take vaccination seriously as early as possible so that we all can stay safe and healthy.

Our Parish Food kitchen is distributing Food packets from Monday to Saturday at 6:00pm in our Church gate number-1. If you know anyone in your area who is needy kindly direct them to our Parish.

FOOD KITCHEN  (Meal for Poor)

 Account Name : ST. Theresa’s Church Food Kitchen

Bank    :   Bassein Catholic Co.op Bank Ltd.

Branch :    Almeida Park, Bandra (W)

S.B. Account No. : – 052100100000087

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Notices – Sunday 23rd May, 2021.
1) Today we celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost.
2) The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest is celebrated on 27th May.
3) The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is celebrated on Sunday 30th May.
4) The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on 31st May.
5) You are encouraged to pay your Sunday collection, Community fund and Love offering by cheque, NEFT or Cash can be drop at the box outside the parish office.
6) Kindly book your Mass intentions via WhatsApp of our Parish mobile no – 9004979257. Deadline for Mass booking is from Monday to Friday till 4:00pm.

7) We will have 15 people for Funeral service without the Mass.

8) Months Mind Mass for the Soul of – Sydney Pereira is on Monday 24th May.
9) 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Leo Anthony Pereira is on Monday 24th May. All Masses at 8:00am Live streamed. ​
10) All are urged to take vaccination seriously as early as possible so that we all can stay safe and healthy.
You are highly encourage to take a Covid Insurance policy. It is available to those upto the age of 65.

Our Parish Food kitchen is distributing Food packets from Monday to Saturday at 6:00pm in our Church gate number-1. If you know anyone in your area who is needy kindly direct them to our Parish.

We thank the generous parishioner for his generosity to add 3 more days in the week to support this noble cause. You are encouraged to donate for this worthy cause.

Notices – Sunday  4th April, 2021

1) 4th April is a Easter Sunday.

2) Easter Sunday Masses will be at 7:00, 8:30 and 10:00am and at 5:00 and 6:00pm.                                                           

3) Goging ahead Masses on Saturday and Sunday evening will be at 5:00 and 6:00pm.

 4) Next Sunday 11th April is the Feast of Divine Mercy. The Feast Mass will be celebrated at 08:30am. Main celebrant is Fr. Gerard, S.J.

5) The sacrament of confirmation will be conferred by Rev. Bishop John Rodrgiues, on Sunday 11th April, during the 5:00pm Mass. This Mass is exclusively for those receiving confirmation.

6) Months Mind Masses : Souls of Aloma D’Souza on Monday 5th April, Cecelia Crasto on Thursday 8th April, soul of Silas Fernandes is on Friday 9th April. All Masses at 7:00am.

7) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-10th and 11th April.

8) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  21st  March, 2021

 1) After various consultations and clarifications, we are happy to resume Holy Mass in our church effective Sunday March 21st timings for Masses unchanged for Sundays and weekdays. The number for each Mass is strictly limited to 50 only; first come first served basis.

Weekdays 7:00 & 8:30 am and 5:30 & 7:00 pm.

Sundays: 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Persons above 65 and children below 10 are strongly recommended to stay home and attend the online Mass.

As per the directive from Khar police station that Bags will not be permitted in the Church. Kindly co-operate with the volunteers and the security.

In view of the new strict guidelines a volunteer meeting is being scheduled for Monday March 22nd at 6:00pm in the parish council room. Requesting all willing to assist to kindly attend this very important meeting. Without the support of the volunteers it is difficult to organize Mass in our Church.

2) The Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord is celebrated on Thursday 25th March.

3) Next Sunday 28th March – is Palm Sunday.

4) Months Mind Mass for the Soul of Oswin Constantine D’Souza is on Thursday 25th March, and for the soul of Sylvia Monteiro is on Friday 26th March, and for the Daisy Carvalho is on Saturday 27th March. All Masses at 7:00am online streamed.

5) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

6) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

7) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

 

Notices – Sunday  14th March, 2021

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Church Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) There will be an additional Mass on weekdays at 5:30pm.

4) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags backpacks for security reasons.

5) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamed on Fridays at 6:00pm.

6) International Women’s day is celebrated on Sunday 14th March.

7) The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Friday 19th March.

8) 1st Death anniversary Mass for Soul of Edwin Lobo is on Tuesday 16th March at 7:00am and for the Soul of Patricia Sequeirra is on Sunday 21st March, at 8:30am.

9) Members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday – 13th and 14th March.

10) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

11) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

12) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  7th March, 2021.

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Church Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) Effective – Monday 8th March, there will be an additional Mass on weekdays at 5:30pm.

4) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags backpacks for security reasons.

5) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamed on Fridays at 6:00pm.

6) Kindly give your Lenten Alms. Put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

7) International Women’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th March.

8) Months Mind Mass as follows : Soul of Nancy Mhowdawalla is on Tuesday 9th March. Osla Garrett is on Wednesday 10th March at 7:00am.

9) 1st Death anniversary Mass for Soul of Michael D’Souza is on Sunday 14th March at 8:30am.

10) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-13th and 14th March

11) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheque should be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church Community welfare fund.”

12) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

Notices – Sunday  28th February, 2021.

1) Following the directive from the BMC and our Cardinal Oswald Gracias, we limit the number to 50 for Masses, both weekdays and Sundays. Kindly co-operate.

2) The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means there is no obligation for you to attend the Sunday Mass.

3) Kindly do not bring to the Church any bags /backpacks for security reasons.

4) Stations of the Cross will be LIVE streamlined on Fridays at 6:00pm.

5) Our Lenten Mission is on 5th 6th and 7th March after 7:00pm Mass. We encourage all of you to attend it Online, as the number in the Church is limited to 50 only.

6) Priests will be available for Confessions on Saturday – 6th March, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. 

7) Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

8) Monday 8th March is celebrated as International Women’s Day.

9) Months Mind Masses ad Follows : Soul of Monica Pereira is on Monday 1st March. Soul of Sheela Mohan Sukhtankar (Teresa Solange D’Abreo) and for Soul of Celine D’Souza is on Wednesday 3rd March and for the Soul of Shirley D’Cruz is on Saturday 6th March. All Masses at 7:00am in the morning.

10) Community Fund, Food Kitchen and Mangaon Mission donation and Candle boxes are kept at the entrance of the Parish office.

11) Sunday collection boxes are kept 2 at the main entrance and one each on other 2 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

 12) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

Notices – Sunday 21st February, 2021.

1) Based on revised BMC guidelines received we have been advised to restrict number for Masses will be 50 people only.
a) Elderly people above the age of 65 are strongly recommended to stay at home and attend the Online Mass.
b) Stations of the Cross will be only streamlined on Fridays at 6:00pm.
c) All seating arrangements in the Church will be per social distancing norms and families to be requested to follow the same.
d) There will be an additional 7:00am Mass on Sundays from 28th February.

e) Effective 22nd February, 2021, Months Mind Mass and 1st Death anniversary Mass be said only on weekdays at 7:00am LIVE Streamed and Sundays 8:30am LIVE Streamed, during the Lockdown period and NO distribution of snack boxes be permitted inside the Church premises.

f) COVID Prayer be discontinued and instead a moment of silence will be maintained after the Post communion prayer for the COVID Victims.

g) To monitor large crowds at funeral Masses, number for Funeral Masses is restricted to 20 people.

2) Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
3) “Lenten Journey with Joseph” – a 40 Night Pilgrimage is organised on You Tube by St. Pauls Multi Media Channel. It is a 30 minute LIVE Eucharistic Adoration, daily at 10:00pm by St. Pauls fathers. You are invited to join in this LIVE Adoration. Kindly refer to the notice board for details.

4) Months Mind Mass for soul of Owen Francis Drego is on Monday 22nd February at 7:00am.

5) 1st Death anniversary Masses as follows: Soul of Joseph Pascoal Gowria is on Monday 22nd February. Soul of Joseph Francis Coutinho is on Thursday 25th February. Soul of Joseph Percival Franklin Fonseca on Saturday 27th February. All Masses at 7:00am LIVE Streamed and for the Soul of Margaret Alice Mendes is on Sunday 28th February at 8:30am LIVE Streamed.
6) Community Fund, Food Kitchen and Mangaon Mission donation boxes are kept at the entrance of the Parish office.
7) Sunday collection boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

10) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of- “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.
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Notices – Sunday  14th  February, 2021.

1) Sunday 14th February is Holy Childhood. Special collection will be made today. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

 2) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass.

 3) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass.

 4) We pray for speedy recovery of Fr. Charles Vaz, SVD as he is not well and undergoing treatment.

5) Wednesday, 17th February – is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Masses in the morning will be at 7:00 and 8:30 and in the evening 5.00 and 7.00.

6) Stations of the Cross will be held on all the Fridays after the 7:00pm Mass. Gujarati community will conduct Stations of the Cross on Sundays at 2.30pm. This years Lenten theme  is “Return To Me With All Your Heart”.

7) Our parish will have a Lenten Mission from Friday to Sunday – 5th, 6th and 7th March, after the 7:00pm Mass.

8) Food Kitchen will be resuming serving food to the hungry twice a week starting from Ash Wednesday – 17th February. They will currently serve packed meals at 8:00pm.

9) Months Mind Mass for soul of Kishore Kudla is on Saturday 20th February and 1st Death anniversary for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Sunday 21st February. All Masses at 7:00pm.

10)   Members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection on Saturday & Sunday 13th and 14th February.

 11)     Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  7th  February, 2021

 1) PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 7th February, at 11:15am in the School quadrangle.

2) Holy Childhood day will be celebrated on next Sunday 14th February. There will be a special collection made on this day. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

3) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on next Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass. Parents and children will meet on Friday 12th February at 4:00pm.

4) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass. 

5) Wednesday, 17th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence.

6)  Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.

 8) Months Mind Masses as follows : Soul of Ahsley Lobo is on Monday 8th February. Soul of Rosalind Maria De Sylva and soul of Brian Philip D’Souza is on Tuesday 9th February. Soul of Piedade Felix Noronha is on Wednesday 10th February. Soul of Enid Pereira is on Saturday 13th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.

9)     1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Denzil Gerald Newnes is on Friday 12th February, at 7:00pm.

10)   The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-13th and 14th February.

11)   We thank Fr. Ivan D’Silva SVD immensely for his presence in our Parish for the past year, as he is changing his residence to the SVD Provincial House and will continue to be the Treasurer of Our school. May the Lord bless Fr. Ivan.

12) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

13) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

  

Notices– Sunday  31st January, 2021.

1) PPC Executive meeting will be held at Monday 1st February, at 5:45pm in Parish council room.

2) Tuesday 02nd February is the Day of Consecrated Life and the feast of Presentation of Our Lord. Candles will be blessed at the 7:00am Mass and will be kept at the 3 entrances of the Church.

3) Wednesday 3rd February is the Feast of St. Blaise. There will be no individual blessing of the Throat, but the general blessing will be given at the end of the Mass.

4) Holy Childhood” will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February. There will be a special collection made on this day. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”. Kindly drop your contribution in the boxes marked “Collection for Holy Childhood”.

5) The Sacrament of the First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for our communicants.

6) World Marriage day will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February at 7:00pm Mass. Married couples are highly recommended to join in this Mass.

7) Months Mind Mass for the soul of Mary Grace (Meena Satya Narayan Sharma) is on Monday 1st February and for the Soul of Philomena Pinto is on Wednesday 3rd February at 7:00pm Mass.

8) We are happy to announce that Fr. P. David, SVD newly ordained priest assigned to our Parish for pastoral experience. We are happy to welcome Fr. Jose George, SVD who was a Deacon in our parish, to celebrate Mass with us. Heartly congratulations to both of them.

9) Parishioners are reminded to pay their Community fund for the financial year April 2020 to March 2021. Cheques to be drawn in favour of “St. Theresa’s Church – Community Welfare Fund”.

10) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday  24th January, 2021

 1) Sunday of the Word of God is celebrated on Sunday (24th January 2021)

 2) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament.

 3) Tuesday 26th January is a Republic Day. Our Parish Unit of the Bombay Catholic Sabha will conduct the Flag hoisting ceremony in front of the Church after the 7:00am Mass.

 4) 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Agnelo Monteiro is on Sunday 31st January, at 8:30am Mass.

 5) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – Sunday 17th January, 2021.

1) Vocation Sunday is celebrated on Sunday 17th January.
2) Christian Unity week will be observed from Monday – 18th till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World. There will be prayer recited post Communion prayer for the Unity of Christians all over the world.
3) Sunday of the Word of God will be celebrated on 24th January. There will be testimonies during each Mass by representatives of the Laity after the post Communion prayer.

4) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament. Your presence is compulsory.

5) Republic day will be celebrated on Tuesday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.

6) Months Mind Mass for the soul of Julian Sequeira is on Monday 18th January and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Leslie Amaral is on Tuesday 19th January, at 7:00pm.
7) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul thank the parishioners for the amount collected last weekend of Rs.15,964/- (Fifteen thousand nine hundred sixty four only)

8) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices– Sunday  10th January, 2020.

1) The Feast of Baptism of Our Lord is celebrated on Sunday 10th January.

 2) Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.

 3) PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 10th January, at 11:00am in the School quadrangle.

 4) The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Friday 15th January. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January at the 7:00pm Mass.

 5) Vocation Sunday will be celebrated on 17th January.

6) Christian Unity week will be observed from 18th January till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World.

7) Kindly note there will be a meeting for parents of the First Holy Communion children on Sunday 24th January, at 11:00am in the Church to discuss about the celebration of the sacrament. Your presence is compulsory.

 8) Word of God Sunday will be celebrated on 24th January. 

9) 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Luiza Pascol Pereira is on 14th January, at 7:00pm.

10) Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31st March 2021.

11) The Members of St. Vincent De Paul is making their monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday – 9th and 10th January.

12) Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes. 

Notices – Sunday 3rd January, 2021.

• The Feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord” is celebrated on Sunday 3rd January.
• A special collection will be made on Sunday 3rd January, for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”. Please drop your contribution in the boxes marked as “African Mission collection”
• Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.
• The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated next Sunday 10th January.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-9th and 10th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated on Friday 15th January.
• The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14th February, 2021 and the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 11th April, 2021.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Helen Ignatius Sutari is on Thursday 7th January and for the soul of Gemma Castellino is on Sunday 10th January, at 7:00pm.
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31st March 2021.
• Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

Notices – (Friday –1^st January,2021)   

 Today is the Feast of “Mary, Mother of God”.

• Friday – 1^st January, Mass timings as follows:

Morning 8:30 (Online) and 10:00am

and Evening 5:00 and 7:00pm  (This is not a day of obligation)

• The Feast of the “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated this Sunday 3^rd
• Sunday School Christmas competition Winner – Noah Farias & Runner-up Adelle Nazareth.Consolation prizes will be awarded to all the participants. Thanks to all the children who participated. Your Online E-Certificate will be sent by WhatsApp directly.  You are requested to collect your prizes from the church office on 2nd January 2021 at 10:30am.
•  Online KG Admission process in our School will begin from 4^th January 2021. Details are on the School website. Kindly spread the Word around.
•  The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 14^th February, 2021 and the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday 11^th April, 2021.
•     Love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

            THE PARISH TEAM WISHES YOU ALL  A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR ******

Notices – (Sunday –27/12/2020)

• Sunday -27^th December, is the feast of Holy Family – Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

    Mass timings during the pandemic : Weekdays: 7:00am, 8:30am &  7:00pm.

    Effective Sunday –27^th December

    All Sunday Masses at –  Morning : 8:30 & 10:00 and  Evening : 5:00  & 7:00.   

• Be seated where the yellow ribbons are tied, there your back should rest. Family can sit together where the white ribbons are tied.
• Kindly receive the Holy Communion on your left hand and consume with your right hand.
• After receiving Holy Communion, please come back to your original seat.
• You are requested to leave the Church immediately after Mass so that the church can be sanitized.
• The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means you have no obligation to attend the Sunday Mass.
• Due to security reason Parking is not permitted in the Church premises on 31^st December and 1st January 2021
• Thursday 31^st December – Thanksgiving service at 6:00pm followed by Mass at 7:00pm. Due to recent government restrictions the number will be restricted to first come first served basis. However, if there are any new guidelines, we will keep you informed. Thanksgiving service and Mass will be Live streamed Online.
• Friday – 1^st January, Mass timings as follows:

Morning 8:30 and 10:00am and Evening 5:00 and 7:00pm (This is not a day of obligation)  

• The Feast of Holy Innocents is celebrated on Monday 28th December 2020 

• Feast of the “Mary, Mother of God” will be celebrated on Friday 1st January 2021

• A special collection will be made on next Saturday & Sunday – 2^nd and 3rd January for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.
• The Feast of the “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated on Sunday 3 January 2021
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2020 to March 2021, kindly do so by 31^st March 2021.
• 1^st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Milly D’Souza in on Thursday 31^st December at 7:00am.

• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Joe Pascoal Fernandes and  1^st Death Mass for the soul of Margaret Injeti is on Saturday  2^nd January, at 7:00pm.

• Since we are not passing the LOVE OFFERING boxes, love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

                                                                                                                                         

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Liturgical Services During Christmas-2020

 21^st December, 2020                                                                        

(Monday – After 7:00pm Mass)

Penitential Service with general absolution    

Live streaming of penitential service will take place and confessions will be heard by priests with prior appointment.

 

On Christmas Eve                                                                     

24^th December, 2020 (Thursday)     

MASSES:

Christmas Eve      :    6:00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Online streaming  :    6:00 p.m. Mass only

 

Christmas Day 25^th December, 2020     (Friday)   

 Masses : 7:00 a.m. 8.30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

No evening Mass on Christmas day.

 

Due to Government restrictions ENTRY TO CHRISTMAS EVE MASS at 6:00 and  7:30 p.m will be permitted to those who have a valid   ENTRY COUPON. These Coupons are available at the Parish office from  Monday -21^st December, 2020, at 10:00a.m. on, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.

 

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY                                                               

27^th December, 2020 (Sunday)

Masses                                                                                            

Morning : 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m

Evening  : 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

 

EFFECTIVE SUNDAY – 27^th DECEMBER, 2020 Sunday Masses at –  Morning : 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and Evening : 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Notices – (Sunday –20/12/2020)       

• Today is the FOURTH Sunday of Advent. The Theme is LOVE. The image for this Sunday is MARY.

 

Weekdays: 7:00am, 8:30am and 7:00pm.

Remember the Basics:

• Please do the temperature scanning.
• Use your Mask always
• Sanitise your hands.
• Keep social distancing all the time.
• Be seated where the yellow ribbons are tied, there your back should rest. Family can sit together where the white ribbons are tied.
• Kindly receive the Holy Communion on your left hand and consume with your right hand.
• After receiving Holy Communion, please come back to your original seat.
• Please co operate with the volunteers.
• We have discontinued the Mass intention booking by WhatsApp. You are invited to book your masses by coming to parish office.
• You are requested to leave the Church immediately after Mass so that the church can be sanitized.
• The Cardinal has given the dispensation from attending Sunday Masses. Which means you have no obligation to attend the Sunday Mass.
• We thank all the participants, the hosts/the organising team for the online carols night on 13^th of December.

 

• The Sunday school will premiere the Christmas Story retold on Sunday 20^th December, at 12 noon via You Tube. Please don’t forget to tune in and watch the children who have done a fantastic job.

 

• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Lena D’Souza is on Saturday 26^th December, at 7:00pm.

 

• Parish office will remain open from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

 

• 225 “Christmas Hampers” for the poor were distributed on 18^th and 19^th of December, 2020. The thank all those who have donated for this project.

 

• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul thank the parishioners for the amount collected last weekend of Rs.11,020/-. (Rupees Eleven thousand twenty only)

 

• Since we are not passing the LOVE OFFERING boxes, love offering boxes are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly put your love offering in those boxes.

 

NOTICE – (Sunday 09th August 2020)

 1)     Today is Vianney Sunday.

       We pray for all the Priests of Archdiocese

The second collection for Vianney Sunday – Cheques in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”, should be dropped in the Parish office (Monday to Saturday – from 10:00am to 1:00pm)

 2)    Our Parish office will be open to receive Community fund and Love offerings / Sunday Collection, from Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

3)   Mass Intention booking done only on WHATSAPP to the following mobile no.  9745612105.

 4)  Marriage preparation course is available on the following website:  www.snehalayafamily.com

 

Notices – (Sunday 15th March, 2020)

• The Community Fund collection for financial year ending 31-March-2020, is Rs.16,38,700/- (Sixteen lacs thirty-eight thousand seven hundred rupees only) to date. We still have a few days before the financial year comes to close. This is a self-reminder to parishioners who have not yet contributed, request you to kindly handover your contribution by Cash or cheque not later than 31-March-2020, at the Parish office.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on Tuesday 17th March, at 7:30pm. Topic: “Gethsemane” and the preacher is: Br. Francis D’souza from Mira Road.
• Bible study on Wednesday 18th March after the Novena, Topic: Justice… A Cardinal Virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and Theological Virtues.
• Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on Thursday 19th March.
• Our Parish is organising a Music/ Worship / revival entitled – “The Last Words”, by Open Secret on Palm Sunday -5th April, from 7:00pm onwards. Please save the date.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Saturday 21st March, at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.
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Notices – (Sunday 08th March, 2020)

• International women’s day will be celebrated on Sunday 8th March.
• Members of Hope and life are requested to meet in the Council room at 5:30pm on Monday 9th March.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Breakthrough, true prayer – Mark: 9:29” by Br. Ralph D’Souza, on Tuesday 10th March, at 7:30pm.
• Adrian Rosario of OLCM will be conducting an interactive session called “Managing Conflict”, for Parish cells and associations on Tuesday 10th March, from 5:00pm to 6:40pm, in the Parish council room. Request at least two members of each Cell to attend. More are welcome.
• There will be a Semi Night vigil on the topic – Family, on Saturday 14th March, from 8:00 to 11:00pm. Preacher is Fr. Edward D’Cunha.
• Fathers from Mangaon will be here for Mission preaching on next Saturday & Sunday- 14th and 15th March at all Masses. Home Grown Raggi and vegetables will be available for sale.
• All Mumbai walking pilgrimage for Peace will be on Saturday 28th March, starting at 10:30pm from Cross Maidan – Dhobi Talao, terminating at Mount Mary’s Basilica – Bandra. His eminence Oswald Cardinal Gracias will flag off the walking pilgrimage and Bishop John Rodrigues will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at Mount Mary’s Basilica.
• Our Parish is organising a Music/ Worship / revival entitled – The Last Words”, by Open Secret on Palm Sunday -5th April, from 7:00pm onwards. Please save the date.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Denzil Gerald Newnes is on Thursday 12th March, at 7:00pm.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 01st March, 2020)

The Community Fund collection for financial year ending 31-March-2020, is Rs.13,40,000/- (Thirteen lacs forty thousand rupees) to date. We still have a few days before the financial year comes to close. This is a self reminder to parishioners who have not yet contributed, request you to kindly handover your contribution by Cash or cheque not later than 31-March-2020, at the Parish office.

• PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Precious Blood of Jesus” by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 3rd March, at 7:30pm.
• Bible study class will be on Wednesday 4th March, after the Novena in the Parish council room. Topic – Prudence… a Cardinal virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and theological virtues.
• Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 6.15pm in Konkani and 7.30pm in English and on Sundays at 2:30pm in Gujarati and at 3.30pm in Hindi.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms. This collection will be sent to the Archbishop’s House to support the Archdiocesan Seminary at Goregaon. Cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay.
• International women’s day will be celebrated next Sunday 8th March.
• Please collect the 1st Holy Communion photos from the Parish office.
• Our Parish MTNL telephone line is not working. The contact Mobile number is – 9004979257.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Grace Ferreira is on Tuesday 3rd March, at 7:00pm and Months Mind Mass for the soul of Eva Anthony D’Souza is on Sunday 8th March, at 6:00pm.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next weekend.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 23rd February, 2020)

 

• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on 23rd February. The Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz soon after the 6:00pm Mass. All are invited to come and Cheer your zones. Attractive spot prizes for audience participation.
• On this special occasion of the Word of God Sunday being celebrated in our parish, the daughters of St. Paul sisters will be making available their new mini-pocket size Gospel and Psalms, at a discounted rate, on Sunday 23rd February, after all the Masses. It will be offered at a discounted rate.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 24th February at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk “God’s purpose for my life” by preacher Br. Francis D’Souza on Tuesday 25th February at 7:30pm.
• Wednesday, 26th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed at the 6.15am mass and imposition of ashes will be done during each Mass. Masses will be at 6.15, 7.00 and 8:00 in the morning and at 6.00 and 7.00 in the evening. Hindi Mass will be at 4:00pm.
• Lenten Crosses will be blessed on Ash Wednesday, during the 7:00am mass.  Animators are requested to collect the Lenten Crosses from the church office.
• In preparation for lent there will be special confessions on 24th and 25th of February (Monday and Tuesday) from 6.30pm to 7:00pm.
• Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays at 6.15pm in Konkani and 7.30pm in English and on Sundays at 2:30pm in Gujarati and at 3.30pm in Hindi.
• Kindly give your Lenten Alms cheerfully. Kindly put your contribution in the boxes marked for Lenten Alms. This collection will be sent to the Archbishop’s House to support the Archdiocesan Seminary at Goregaon. Cheques should be drawn in favour of Archdiocese of Bombay.
• Lenten programme cards are kept at the 3 entrances of the Church. Kindly pick one for each family.
• There will be a Lenten retreat, from 28th February to 1st March, at St. Francis Assisi church, Bandra, conducted by the Potta fathers. For details refer to the banner or the notice board.
• Women’s Cell of our parish is conducting an interactive session by nutritionist Bhavita Patel for women of our parish on Saturday 29th February, from 5 to 6:30pm in the parish council room. Kindly register your names in the parish office. Entry fee is Rs.50/-only.
• Announcement from our Cardinal. “We are happy to announce the fourth Cohort of “Take Charge mentoring”, a leadership programme for Catholic youth between 16 and 21 years and living in Mumbai. Applications are to be submitted by February 29th, 2020 at takecharge.in. We encourage youth to take advantage of this unique opportunity”.
• The birth Centenary of Cardinal Simon Pimenta is on Sunday 1st March. Cardinal Oswald will celebrate a Memorial Mass at 9:30am at St. John the Evangelist church, Marol.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open to either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• Urban Community development centre (UCDC) has now shifted premises from Pradeep building on the 14th Road – to SVD Provincial House, 32nd Road, Bandra (W). Opposite Thadomal Shahani engineering college / National college.
• Please collect the 1st Holy Communion photos from the Parish office.
• Memorial Mass for the soul of Roger Peter Bhundoo is on Thursday 27th February, and Months mind Mass for the soul of Agnelo J. Monteiro is on Saturday 29th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.
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Notices – (Sunday 16th February, 2020)

 

• First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 16th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for our 16 Communicants.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their usual monthly collection on Saturday and Sunday- 15th and 16th February.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for Divine healing service by Fr. Allwyn Misquitta, SDB, on Tuesday 18th February at 7:30pm.
• Deanery SCC training will be held on 20th February, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church hall, for Parish councillors, animators and religious.
• Fatima Community – 14th Road, will be having their Mass on Friday 21st February, at 7:00pm, at U.C.D.C.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on 23rd February. The Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level, soon after the 6:00pm Mass. All are invited to come and Cheer your zones. Attractive spot prizes for audience participation.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 24th February at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 1st March, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Wednesday, 26th February is Ash Wednesday. It is a day of fast and abstinence. Ashes will be blessed at the 6.15am mass and imposition of ashes will be done during each Mass. Masses will be at 6.15, 7.00 and 8:00 in the morning and at 6.00 and 7.00 in the evening. Hindi Mass will be celebrated at 4:00pm.
• In preparation for Lent there will be special confessions on 24th and 25th of February (Monday and Tuesday) from 6.30pm to 7:00pm.
• Women’s Cell of our parish is conducting an interactive session by nutritionist Bhavita Patel for women of our parish on Saturday 29th February, from 5 to 6:30pm in the parish council room. Kindly register your names in the parish office. Entry fee is Rs.50/-only.
• Announcement from our Cardinal. “We are happy to announce the fourth Cohort of “Take Charge mentoring”, a leadership programme for Catholic youth between 16 and 21 years and living in Mumbai. Applications are to be submitted by February 29th, 2020 at takecharge.in. We encourage youth to take advantage of this unique opportunity”.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open to either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• There will be a Lenten retreat, from 28th February to 1st March, at Francis Assisi church, Bandra, conducted by the Potta fathers. For details refer to the banner or the notice board.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Flory Mundkur is on Monday 17th February, and for the soul of Roland Rocky Sutari is on Thursday 20th February and Months Mind Mass for the soul of Leslie Amaral is on Wednesday 19th February. All Masses at 7:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 9th February, 2020)

 

• Holy Childhood” will be celebrated on Sunday 9th February. There will be a special collection made after each Holy Mass on 8th and 9th February. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay – Holy Childhood Association”
• Our SCC Festival 2020 is on Sunday- 9th February at 6.00pm Mass and followed by get together in the school.
• Peter’s Profile Ministry invites you to a session to address questions regarding “LIVING WILL”, “Mercy Killing” and “Withdrawing Life Support “at Loyola Hall, St. Peters church, from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Sunday 9th February.
• There will be a special blessing for students who will be appearing for exams this year during the 7.00pm Mass on Monday10th February.
• Members of the Hope and life are requested to meet in the council room on Monday 10th February, at 5:30pm.
• A meeting for all the Eucharistic ministers is scheduled on Monday 10th February, at 7:30pm. The new ones to be commissioned are also to take part. It is compulsory for all the Eucharistic members to attend in the council room. The commissioning of the new EMHC and recommissioning of the old one will be on 15th Feb during the 7.00 pm Mass.
• The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes will be celebrated on Tuesday 11th February. It is also World day of the Sick.
• On 11th February there will be a Candle procession at 7:15pm, from the Main Village Cross to Gomes compound, followed by Mass at 7:30pm, at Gomes Compound, Old Khar. All parishioners are invited for the Mass.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “When God seems Quite”, by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 11th February at 7:30pm.
• The Bombay Catholic Sabha, is having a talk on CAA, NPR, NRC on Saturday 15th February, in our school quadrangle from 7:30 to 9:00pm. We invite you to come and understand the concepts of which we are still unclear.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February.
• First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday 16th February, during 10:00am Mass. Kindly pray for the 16 Communicants.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. All are welcome.
• Application for the post of an Assistant Sacristan in our Church is open either male or female. Kindly apply to the parish office by end of February.
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Gemma Castellano and 1st Death anniversary Mass for the soul of Richard Sequeirra is on Sunday 9th February, at 6:00pm
• Months Mind Mass for the soul of Luiza Pascol Pereira is on Thursday 13th February, at 7:00pm.
• 1st Death anniversary Mass for the Soul of Hilda Peter Goveas is on Monday 10th February, and for the soul of Grace Robert D’Souza is on Friday 14th February, at 7:00pm and for the soul of Hazel Ruby Branche is on Sunday 16th February, at 6:00pm.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their usual monthly collection on next Saturday and Sunday- 15th and 16th February.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board.

 

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Notices – (Sunday 26th January, 2020)

 

• Republic day will be on Sunday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.
• Khar East Indian Welfare Association presents their annual East Indian singing competition on Sunday- 26th January, at 5:30pm in our school quadrangle.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Change on Tuesday”, by Noeline from our parish, on Tuesday 28th January, at 7:30pm.
• Executive Committee meeting of the Parish Pastoral Council is on Monday 27th January, at 7:30pm in the Parish office and PPC meeting will be on Sunday 2nd February at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• Sunday 02nd February is the Day of Consecrated Life and the feast of Presentation of Our Lord. Candles will be blessed and distributed at the 7:00am Mass. All the religious from our parish will join us for the evening Mass at 6:00pm.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00am, at our school ground. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Booking for Mass intentions from March and April 2020, morning Masses will commence from Monday 3rd February. Kindly note a maximum of only two intentions per family.
• A Bus has been arranged to Tabor Ashram on 1st Friday – 7th February. Charges Rs.100/-. Please contact Mr. Arun or the parish office.
• Our SCC Festival 2020 is planned for 9th February.  All parishioners are invited.  It starts with Mass at 6:00pm in our church, followed by a procession to the school quadrangle for the celebration. Please collect your snack coupons from the parish office from Tuesday  28th January.  Last date 6th February at 7:00pm. A commitment fee of Rs.10 for the coupon, in order to estimate the number for catering.
• The Bombay Catholic Sabha, is having a talk on CAA, NPR, NRC on Saturday 15th February, in our school quadrangle from 7:30 to 9:00pm. We invited you to come and understand the concepts of which we are still unclear.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February, from 6:00pm onwards at St. Andrew’s college chapel and campus. Kindly check the notice board for details. Family Cell members will be seated for registration and passes after every Mass on 25th & 26th January.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Theresa Mendonca is on Wednesday 29th January and for the soul of Denzil Aloysius Pereira is on Thursday 30th January, at 7:00pm.
• Months mind Mass for the soul of Margret Injeti is on Sunday 2nd February, at 6:00pm.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ___________________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 19th January, 2020)

 

• Vocation Sunday is celebrated on Sunday 19th January.
• The Bombay East Indian association is having a legal seminar on Sunday 19th January, at 10:00am at St. Michael’s auditorium. The topics are Co-op. society laws, revenue mutation entries, rent act provisions. You all are invited. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our Parish Prayer group invites you for a talk on “Letting Go”, by Fr. Ashwin Castellino, on Tuesday 21st January, at 7:30pm.
• Yashodhan Community Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 22nd January, at 7:30pm in Nelson Bugri compound, Old Khar, Opp. Link Apartment.
• Bible study is on Wednesday 22nd January, after the Novena. Topic ….. Hope – A Theological virtue. Please do come and be enlightened on our Cardinal and Theological Virtues.
• The SCC Steering Committee meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd January, at 7:30 pm in the parish council room. All priests, SCC Animators, community coordinators and zone coordinators are invited.
• The Women Cell of our Parish is conducting a Holy hour to pray for all the sick members of our parish on Saturday 25th January, from 4:30pm to 5:40pm, at the Chapel of Daughters of St. Paul, conducted by Fr. Anil Fernandes. All parishioners are cordially invited to join us.
• On Republic day – Sunday 26th January. Flag hosting will be held after the 7:00am Mass.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• The SCC Festival 2020 is planned for 9th February.  All parishioners, all cells and associations, Animators, community coordinators priests and religious of all congregations, are invited.  It starts with the mass at 6:00pm in our church. Followed by fun and celebration in the school quadrangle. Please collect your snack coupons from the parish office from Tuesday  28th January.  Last date 6th February at 7:00pm. A commitment fee of Rs. 10 for the coupon, in order to estimate the number for catering.
• Bandra Deanery World marriage day programme “Rings and Rainbows” – an evening for married couples is on Saturday 15th February, from 6:00pm onwards at St. Andrew’s college chapel and campus. Kindly check the notice board for details. Family Cell members will be seated for registration and passes after every Mass on 25th & 26th January.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• For further details and other announcements please see the notice board. ______________________________________________________________

 

Notices – (Sunday 12th January, 2020)

 

• The feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated Sunday 12th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Wednesday 15th January at 7:00pm Mass. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January, at evening Mass. Please note there will be no Novena on 15th January.
• The members of St. Vincent De Paul will make their monthly collection this weekend on 11th and 12th January.
• The members of Hope and Life will meet on Monday 13th January, at 5:30pm in the council room.
• Vocation Sunday will be celebrated on 19th January.
• Christian unity week will be observed from 18th January till 25th January. All are requested to pray for unity of all Christians in the World.
• The Women Cell of our Parish is conducting a Holy hour to pray for all the sick members of our parish on Saturday 25th January, from 4:30pm to 5:40pm, at the Chapel of Daughters of St. Paul, conducted by Fr. Anil Kiran Fernandes. All parishioners are cordially invited to join us.
• The Family Cell invites you all, to an interactive session on ‘GENDER SENSITISATION’, on Sunday 26th January at 11.00 a.m. in the Parish Council Room.  
• Are you angry, or plain confused what’s happening around you? Are you in search for the meaning of life? Find answers in “Growing with the Word of God”, monthly session through this year organised by the Daughters of St. Paul. The programme starts on the Sunday of the Word of God on 26th January, at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Inviting the seekers of the truth, to reflect on the Word of God at 142, waterfield road, Bandra. For further details refer to the notice board.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Olegrey Steven Pereira is on Monday 13th January, at 7:00pm.
• For further details please see the notice board.

 

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Notices – (Sunday 5th January, 2020)

 

• The Feast of “Epiphany of Our Lord” will be celebrated on Sunday 5th January.
• A special collection will be made this weekend 4th and 5th January, for African Mission. Cheques should be drawn in favour of “Archdiocese of Bombay”.
• PPC meeting will be held on Sunday 5th January, at 11:00am in the Parish council room.
• The feast of the Baptism of Our Lord will be celebrated next Sunday 12th January.
• The Feast of St. Arnold Janssen, the founder of SVD will be celebrated in our church on Wednesday 15th January. Triduum will be on 12th, 13th and 14th January. There will be a short documentary on St. Arnold Janssen on Friday 10th January, at the 7:00pm Mass.
• The Sports Ministry will organize an All Men Football Zonal Tournament on Sunday 2nd February, at 10:00 am, at our school ground Parishioners are requested to spread the message within their respective Zones and form their teams to make these Parish events successful. Kindly contact your Sports Committee members. For more details please see the notice board.
• Our parish is celebrating the “The Word of God Sunday” on Sunday, 23rd February 2020. In order to mark the occasion, the Bible Cell is organising a Bible Quiz at the Zonal level. Kindly participate.
• 1st Death Anniversary Mass for the Soul of Ruth Pinto is on Wednesday 8th January, at 7:00pm.
• The Members of St. Vincent De Paul will be making their monthly collection next Saturday and Sunday-11th and 12th January.
• Those parishioners who have not paid their Community fund for the year April 2019 to March 2020, kindly do so by 31st March 2020.
• For further details please see the notice board.

 

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